He seems to be doing well on the medications and treatments, but they seem to keep switching him around. Before the medicine, he has had times where he could be nice to me for short to long periods, and times where he would be mean as a hornet to me days, weeks and even months in a row.
So I am somewhat fearful, what if this is just another good phase he's going through for now, and he'll change again, even though the medicines all seem to be working, how do I know in advance? He says on one of the medicine they put him on, it keeps him from getting angry. And the other medicines seem to control other moods I think.
2007-08-23 15:31:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
From what you describe, it sounds like he's bipolar. If he is, then the proper medication will control his moods.
Being angry is one symptom of bipolar. It's usually the manic side of the pole. So he'd need a mood stabilizer to control the mania.
2007-08-23 23:15:20 · answer #1 · answered by Marguerite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not married to this guy, I advise you get as far away from him as possible; it is only the pill between you and a broken neck!
With the proper therapy, a person can learn appropriate ways to control and/or release rage, but they have to work at it every day. With the meds they can get the wrong idea that they are "cured" stop taking it, and in short order return to Dr. Jekyll.
A person in uncontrolled rage is extremely dangerous. They do not like being rejected, and may cause great bodily harm.
Please, take care of yourself! This is a lifetime issue!
2007-08-23 22:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by seeitmiway32 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the Seeitmyway answer. Once an abuser, always an abuser. Look in your phonebook and find a domestic violence hotline. They can, at the very least, help you to form an escape plan should he become violent again. He probably will. Why allow yourself to be punished for no reason?
2007-08-23 22:48:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Partner Abuse is about Power and Control; it is not a mental disorder and pills don't help.
It sounds like they may be giving him mood stabilizers, but the desire to hurt you is still there.
I recommend you get out now; if you have children with this person, take them with you.
Run far, run fast!!
2007-08-23 22:50:22 · answer #4 · answered by hunter621 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please take care of yourself. What I would worry about is that he will blame the medication for his behavior, or you. To me, this is too high a maintenance relationship. I think you are worth a lot more than that. Why don't you talk with someone to make a decision about what you really want. This relationship doesn't sound good for you.
2007-08-23 22:56:44 · answer #5 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got a lot of good advice above. Go with it.
2007-08-23 23:01:18 · answer #6 · answered by sandpipers_r_free 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋