He says that he gets obsessed over a thought, and cannot get that thought out of his head. If that thought is negative, his mood descends to the point of being extremely despondant, low, gloomy, and full of fear and anger, and, as he described it, 'half insane'. If that thought is positive then he feels energetic, busy, engaged and very up-beat, but sometimes can also suffer from some quite extreme delusions when ‘up’. This has apparently been going on since he was a teenager, but the delusions are relativly recent, and he feels that his state of mind has deteroated over the past 12 months. Any idea what he may be suffering with. I really would like to help him, he's a good guy.
2007-04-22 12:25:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
There are two strong possibilities for your friend that I can surmise without any other information (age, family situation and history, etc.). The first that comes to mind is that he may be suffering from a bipolar disorder. The swings from low to high and the symptoms you describe when in those states sound very similar to this disorder. Another possibility is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, though this would also be indicated by repetitive behaviors that would be necessary to help him reach a calm state of mind.
Either way, the best thing he could do at this time is to consult a mental health professional. With the appropriate testing, an effective treatment (either through therapy or pharmaceuticals, which while I am not fond of using drugs they are often effective in treating bipolar disorders) can be developed to help him feel more in control of his life.
Don't delay. These "obsessed thoughts" are obviously detracting from his quality of life and he needs help so that he can feel better.
Best of luck.
2007-04-22 12:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by artfuldragons 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're a great friend to care the way you do so the best thing would be for you to help your friend take the necessary steps to seek professional help. Encourage him to do so before his situation goes out of control and let him know its nothing to be ashamed of. You can also offer to go with him if perhaps this will make him more at ease. We can only speculate what might be the cause so help him see the professionals he needs. Hope it works out!!!!
Oh, and animal lover, I guess you would know about the bored, uneducated groups seeing as you're on here too. Some of us sincerely try to help where we can so next time speak for yourself.
2007-04-22 20:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by Hannibooboo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to get good answers, HE should go to a therapist. This is how Yahoo! Answers is:
Only people who get bored or need to ask a question come on here. People who have jobs or adults who are busy all day aren't going to be answering questions- they just don't have time. So, the answers you get are going to be from uneducated adults and most likely teens who have email addresses and are done with their homework- hopefully.
I don't know why people haven't gotten this is in their head:
You ask questions expending a doctor to answer them, but if they're a doctor they aren't going to have time to get on Yahoo! Answers. Just GO TO A SPECIALIST if people have questions like these!
Sorry, I didn't mean to be rude, I just had to say that. Your friend could be bipolar, but don't diagnose him yourself because I don't really know.
2007-04-22 19:38:38 · answer #3 · answered by *~<3~* Дпﺃмдℓ ℓo٧ε٢ *~<3~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like bipolar disorder, but I wouldn't presume to make a diagnosis. He should go to a medical doctor, preferably a psychiatrist, because they know these medicines better. Talk therapy (counseling) would probably help also.
Bipolar disorder, if that's what it is, is very treatable and he could definitely get relief.
2007-04-22 19:40:42 · answer #4 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋