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Medical Conditions - Child Abuse

Child abuse is termed any deliberate harm or violation to a child below 18 years. It is of different types: physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, emotional abuse, and medical abuse. A child who experiences abuse of any form exhibits guilt, confusion, and shame, thereby affecting social behavior. Anxiety, depression, anger, lack of self-confidence, harming oneself, rebellious behavior, etc., are a few of the child's manifestations who are encountering abuse. Activities like monitoring the child's actions, being affectionate, and keeping an eye on the caretakers help prevent child abuse.

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Is my father's aggressive behavior a sign of PTSD in adults?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If this change that you have mentioned is sudden, then it is most likely that he needs proper medical attention.

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How to control sexual urges around children?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. You are not a pedophile. You have obsessive thought disorder. I suggest you follow the below lifestyle to deal with it.

The therapist wants to reintroduce the abuser to my child. Is this standard protocol?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your therapist is doing it correctly.

What are the ways to cure headache and depression caused due to abuse?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please provide details regarding your headache and abuse. Also, provide details about your current symptoms and like how they started and how they progress over time.

What could be done to overcome the bad childhood experience?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Childhood experiences play an important role in one's life. They shape our personalities and develop our core beliefs.

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