2nd grade girl freaked out thinking spirits were trying to take her away?

My friends daughter had a freak out 2 nights ago that scared the family enough to consider that the 7 year old was drugged. My friend has 3 children and is certain this was no tantrum. Her daughter freaked out before bedtime, holding onto the bed rail screaming and crying for help because "They" were trying to take her. The mom believes in ghosts and spirits but has no or limited fear in the paranormal. Her daughters behavior was so extreme that they considered going to the emergency room but decided to call the grandmother to come bless the house all the while the little girl is shaking in fear. When the grandmother went to the little girls mothers room to bless it, the little girl began crying and screaming not to go in there because "They" were coming from moms room through her walls, and at that point that her eyes changed and became black (dilated in my opinion). The family left the home and slept out. the following day the little girl was in a much better condition but still had a fear of going into the home. My friend was able to talk to her and soothe her to sleep in their living room. My girlfriend wants to get the church involved before sending her daughter to a doctor. The girl is extra sensitive by nature but never had anything like this happen before. Any opinions on what medically could be wrong with her. I would like to present my friend with some valid information to coax her into bringing her daughter to the doctor at the same time that she follows through with her belief in the church.

Jody2013-01-11T11:36:16Z

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Under the influence of drugs, yes, it's possible.

Her symptoms can be side effects of medication such as diphenhydramine (benadryl), dextromethorphan (found in cold and cough preparations), antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, or narcotics if anyone in the house is taking them, it would be wise to check..

Metabolic disturbances such as hypothyroidism, lack of iodine, hypoglycemia, lack of vitamin B-6, B-12 or D, anemia, infection, can all cause such symptoms as panic attacks, hallucinations and delusions.

moongoat192013-01-11T11:06:27Z

This can be caused by any number of things from brain tumors to schizophrenia. Both of these things are harmful and your daughter should be examined by a doctor immediately. The fact that the church is getting involved will likely only serve to reinforce her fear or delusion and would likely be counter productive. Seek medical or psychological help for her immediately!