Separation Anxiety Treatment in India
About Separation Anxiety
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive, talk-based therapy with no physical side effects from the primary treatment.Empowers patients with lifelong coping strategies and emotional regulation skills.Highly effective in reducing excessive fear and distress related to separation.Often involves family, improving overall household dynamics and support systems.Can prevent the condition from worsening or leading to other anxiety disorders later in life.
Who is this surgery for?
- Excessive distress when anticipating or experiencing separation from home or major attachment figures.
- Persistent and excessive worry about losing attachment figures or about possible harm befalling them.
- Reluctance or refusal to go out, away from home, to school, or to work due to fear of separation.
- Persistent reluctance or refusal to sleep away from home or without being near a major attachment figure.
- Repeated nightmares involving the theme of separation.
- Repeated physical symptoms (e.g., headaches, stomachaches, nausea) when separation occurs or is anticipated.
How to prepare
- Initial comprehensive psychiatric evaluation to confirm diagnosis and rule out other conditions.
- Discussion of treatment goals and expectations with the psychiatrist and/or therapist.
- For children, parents may be asked to provide details about the child's behavior at home and school.
- No physical preparation like fasting is required, as it is a psychological intervention.
- Patient and family should be prepared to commit to regular therapy sessions and practice techniques at home.
Risks & possible complications
- Temporary increase in anxiety during exposure-based components of therapy.
- Potential side effects if medication (like SSRIs) is prescribed (e.g., nausea, sleep changes, agitation).
- Frustration or slow progress if the patient or family is not consistently engaged in the treatment plan.
- Risk of relapse if coping strategies are not maintained after formal therapy ends.
- Financial cost and time commitment for ongoing therapy sessions.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is a gradual process of building confidence and independence through therapy.
- Involves consistent practice of CBT techniques, such as cognitive restructuring and exposure exercises.
- Regular follow-up sessions with the psychiatrist or therapist to monitor progress and adjust the plan.
- Family members are often coached on how to provide appropriate support without enabling avoidance behaviors.
- Successful recovery is marked by a significant reduction in distress and the ability to engage in normal activities (school, work, social events) without debilitating fear.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient treatment)
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Expected recovery time:
Several weeks to several months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering separation anxiety in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with psychiatry departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform separation anxiety. MediFyr helps you compare psychiatry specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for separation anxiety compare across other countries where we have data.
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Psychiatry Specialists for Separation Anxiety
Explore experienced psychiatry specialists who regularly perform separation anxiety and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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Nanavati Hospital Mumbai
- 9 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Jaipur
- 25 Years Experience
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- 8 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai
- 21 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 23 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Goa
- 22 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake
- 17 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 22 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai
- 27 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 11 Years Experience
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