i believe my boyfriend is struggling with some sort of mental illness. he suffers from constant bouts of uncontrollable rage. i believe he has a lack of self esteem and self confidence. he was recently diagnosed with a seizure disorder which explains his past ADD-like symptoms. when he was diagnosed he was put on pills which were supposed to make him better but i feel things are worse. he cannot handle any insult without crying or becoming severely aggressive and angry. especially when insulted with a comment about his intelligence( even when a person is joking) he is super sensitive and often talks to himself under his breath and doesn't notice it. he is constantly blowing things out of proportion and when confronted he reacts in a defensive way.. i dont believe the pills are the cause of this. he was experiencing the rage and self loathing before diagnosed. i think he may also have depression possibly manic... please help!
2007-01-19 03:24:49 · 11 answers · asked by moo 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
He needs to see the right kind of doctors, not just one that could diagnose his seizure disorder, though Klonopin would probably be a good drug for both the seizures and the anger problem, as it is a sedative as awell as an anti-convulsant.......I don't know, the doctors will have to be good psychiatrists/psychologists.....
2007-01-19 03:31:12 · answer #1 · answered by Philip Kiriakis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever been on seizure medication before? This stuff is nasty!
What you are writing about is why epileptics are such a lonely group of people. People other then family can not understand us. If you love this guy and feel there is more to his personality then seizures then take him in and BOTH of you get help.
If you feel your relationship is strong enough stick around. Otherwise go on your way and leave him to deal with his health. Seizures make a person very wishy washy. They are scary and not fun to have (more then likely he has been having seizures the whole time and no one noticed). It does do something to ones mental stiblility....Fighting, arguing, not having sleep, alcohol, drugs, exercise, stress, diet , weather all stresses on the body all have a big effect on seizures. These factors also make a person who has seizures very nasty tempered, at least me and my son get rather cranky.....
2007-01-19 03:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sound like me without medication. I am schizophrenic and, when unmedicated, I exhibit all of the symptoms you bf does. I take Abiliby and Symbalta. Most schizophrenics need to medically manage both psychosis and depression. Besides medication it is vitally important that stress be reduced. Stressors are the number one cause of serious swings in mood and behavior for such individuals. There is no magic formula to find the techniques of stress reduction ... explore, explore, explore.
If you plan to continue this relationship it is going to be very difficult. You may look into finding support for the loved ones of the mentally ill. My wife stuck it out and we are happy. Keep hope and good luck.
2007-01-19 09:47:32 · answer #3 · answered by voodooprankster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's admirable that you've stuck by him. But like everybody has said, and you need to ask yourself if you need or want this in you life...forever? And if he hasn't already been aggressive and abusive towards you, he will soon. It's a given. Don't let him give you a guilt trip that makes you keep staying with the crying he's doing. I would point him in the right direction of help, that being his doctor, his family or close friends. Be proud of yourself for helping him. Then think about you, and give yourself the time to heal, and don't look back. Good luck!
2007-01-19 03:43:05 · answer #4 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have him discuss this with his doctor, it could be the pills making him this way. My brother has/had similar symptoms (minus the seizure disorder) of ADD/ADHD and was put on Adderall and that just made his symptoms worse. I wish you luck!
2007-01-19 03:29:33 · answer #5 · answered by a_k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that he should be seen by a Doctor, ASAP! He may need to be "hospitalized" for a short time to get his meds and dosing right...he sounds like he may be bi-polar...go to WebMD to look at the symptoms. YOU cannot help him, dear...he must help himself...even though you may love him, the best thing you can do is be sure he gets help...step back..and let the experts guide you...
2007-01-19 03:38:09 · answer #6 · answered by Toots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice is to get out of this relationship immediately. You cannot help him. He is wired that way and probably cannot change. You could be hurt or even killed and his condition could be hereditary. You do not want children with this problem. Run, do not walk in the other direction.
2007-01-19 03:29:36 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We cannot help you he need to be seen by a MENTAL HEATH SPECIALIST, sometimes the pills have to be change to see what will work best for him. encourage him to make another doctor appoint simply as that.
2007-01-19 03:31:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it. Also sounds schizophrenic. He needs help. Professional help. May be hard to convince him of that. Most people with mental illnesses don't believe that there is anything wrong with them and they won't get therapy or take their medications. I'm sorry.
2007-01-19 03:29:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I THINK U NEED TO LEAVE HIM ALONE TRUST ME I KNOW CAUSE IM GOING THROUGH SOMETHING EVEN WORST THAN U SO I SUGGEST THAT U GET OUT WHILE U CAN
2007-01-19 13:51:23 · answer #10 · answered by ayanamaynard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋