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By Anonymous | Published on December 18, 2024
Hello, question asker.
It seems like your daughter stays inside all day and doesn't interact much with others.
And that makes you anxious, right?
You're really hoping to find out if your daughter has a mental illness, right?
Since your daughter has undergone a thorough psychiatric evaluation,
Of course, medication can help to manage the distress caused by mental illness. You may be asking:
My daughter doesn't go out all day. What's the situation there?
Given the limited information we have, I'd make an educated guess.
First, have you noticed that in the first sentence, you said that your child is
She's 26 years old. What does that tell you? It seems like you're still treating your daughter like a child, which is probably why she's become a "giant baby"!
I don't mean to be critical. I just want to explain that...
It seems like every time your daughter withdraws, she gets your support.
Over time, she tends to stay home.
From the perspective of object relations in psychology,
There's a problem with the child being separated from the family. To explain further, the whole family spoils the child, without setting any boundaries, without fully cultivating the child's independent character and ability to be autonomous.
Secondly, could the child's conflict with interpersonal relationships be linked to...
Could this be related to the trauma caused by the knot?
If a child is very sensitive and vulnerable and grows up under neglectful or harsh parenting, they'll be quick to care about other people's opinions when they grow up, which can easily activate their sense of shame. Once they start talking to or dealing with other people,
She's quick to feel excluded, ostracized, and isolated, but it's really her own glass heart that's to blame, letting imaginary enemies scare her out of the house.
Third, the child may not want to go out because it needs to stay with its mother or father.
If the mother or father is a highly controlling person who always seeks to realize their own value through their son or daughter, then subconsciously, the child's need to care for and support their parents becomes overshadowed by the symbiotic relationship in the family.
What's the best way to handle this?
How much do you know about your daughter?
For instance, what games does she play at home all day? Does she have
Or is she lacking friends her age?
We also need to find out which character the daughter projects her identity onto in the game.
Get to know her better by role-playing in the game.
It's also important to understand what level of mentalization the daughter has.
Or could it be a lack of communication skills and empathy?
Is that what's causing the interpersonal relationship problems?
Or could it be that she's regressing because of some traumatic experiences from her early years?
Either way, it'll take a long-term, systematic approach to psychoanalysis to get through this.
And that's how we can help your daughter work through these issues and integrate her personality.
And, of course, the above explanations and analyses are just for your reference.
If you're looking for a more effective solution, it might be worth considering professional consultation.
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She seems to be going through a tough time, and it's heartwrenching for any parent. It might help to approach her with empathy and understanding rather than concern over a diagnosis. Sometimes just being there for her without expecting anything in return can make a difference.
It sounds like she has withdrawn from social interactions and daily routines, which can be distressing for parents. Maybe suggesting activities that could naturally encourage social interaction or seeking out a counselor who can provide a nonconfrontational space for her to express herself might be beneficial.
Considering she doesn't seem to have a diagnosable mental illness according to medical evaluations, perhaps exploring other forms of support such as art therapy or engaging in hobbies she once enjoyed could reignite her interest in life and foster communication within the family.
Her behavior may not fit into a specific diagnostic category, but that doesn't mean she isn't struggling with something less definable. Encouraging her to explore what she finds meaningful or interesting on her own terms might help her find a path forward.
The situation must be incredibly challenging for you as parents. It might be helpful for you both to seek support for yourselves too, whether through counseling or support groups, to gain strength and strategies to better cope with this difficult period.