Is there a medical condition that makes a person shout all the time?

Question

Serious answers please, there's a lady that lives a few doors away and she's always shouting and screaming at her kids,she sounds like she's possesed by the devil or something
as far as i know people have reported her for the way she shouts and screams,but apparantly nothing has been done.
I just thought maybe there's a medical reason why she's like that,it's very disturbing at times,it's every day,the whole street can hear her.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, you can not diagnose someone on what they sound like from a few doors away. And, if she has been reported several times, and nothing has been done to change anything, perhaps there is nothing wrong. Perhaps her children just won't mind their mother. Perhaps they are in a bad way, and they have no father. You can't judge on such little information.

Answer 2

There is a condition whereby people shout and scream at children. Unfortunately there is no known cure. It appears to be a hereditary condition with cognitive malfunction playing a part also. Basically Grandma shouts at daughter who in turn shouts at her offspring. It tends to be a rare occassion when when the three parties shout at the same time in the same place. Peer observance tends to have a temporary beneficial influence as the person who is doing all the shouting can be made to feel ashamed of their behaviour, especially if shown that the cat can be skinned in another, more pleasant fashion.

Answer 3

you really need to contact the social services childrens team if you have concerns about the way the kids are being treated. When you contact them, explain that you dont want the woman knowing who made the complaint, and they will comply with that request. It might be that the woman has severe depression, problems with drugs/alcohol, unable to cope with kids - especially if a lone parent. The only thing you can all do as neighbours is keep an eye on these kids, and comfort if necessary. If any of her kids are under 5, you can also contact your local Sure Start Team who will be willing to work with the woman to ensure that the whole family is getting the support they need, including the kids. It sounds like the woman is having a really difficult time coping, with her kids or with life, and if she isnt going to ask for help, then you and your neighbours can try (without her knowing) to get that help for her and her children. If it sounds like she is hitting her children at any time, and you have real concerns for their safety, contact the on-duty team leader at social services (if its not in your phone book, you can always ask the police for the number, and explain your concerns.) Has she got a friend in the street who you can talk to, maybe she just needs more support from family and friends, BUT, as stated earlier in this answer, if you have any immediate concerns call the police or social services. This woman might be too scared to ask for help, especially if she is severely depressed - i was in a similar situation and it was Sure Start who got me the help and support i needed in order to deal with my children a lot better and make their lives happier.

Answer 4

I know for sure that post traumatic stress can cause this, as I had a neighbour who suffered from it. She was a quiet, pleasant lady until she got knocked off her bicycle; she recovered physically but wasn't the same person otherwise. She used to scream and shout at her children, although she loved them to bits. She had the support of Social Services. In the end I moved away, the noise was just too much.

Answer 5

Well...

The first thing that comes to mind are that the kids are a pain in the ****, but that probably isn't the problem if she is constantly shouting. It is probably nothing related to a medical condition. She must be a nutter.

Invite her round for lunch someday. If she shouts at you telling you that the tea isn't right or the buscuits are gone off then she's most definitely a psycho




Hang on... Is she deaf?

Answer 6

Shouting is not a medical condition but it is a human behavioral problem.Like a dog continuously barking is a behavioral problem.

The loss of control of her kids & the need to be heard makes her shout.
She thinks shouting will get her heard,but it won't.

To be in control of kids,dogs,people, you need to calm,clear & firm.Raising your voice shows everybody that you have lost it.
Shouting doesn't get respect. Infact it as the opposite effect.

She doesn't understand herself so the kids are not likely to understand her either.She needs help.Not with the kids but on how to control herself.

I think people should have to have lessons on parenting & pass tests to prove they know something about kids. Reading books would also help.

My guess is that she is very thick & there is nothing going on in that head of hers. Don't worry about the kids.They are likely to be deaf by now anyway!

Answer 7

Turrets Syndrome! She may need medical treatment ASAP! Try complaining to police so that they bring it up to her attention that her behavior is overwhelming the neighborhood. She is disturbing the peace. Also, if you file a complaint....you may discover that maybe it's something more serious....like child abuse or something like that. Good Luck !

Answer 8

Most likely it is stress and impatience with her children. Now if she is always shouting (not angrily I mean) then she could have hearing problems. You know when you have an ear infection and everything is muffled so you usually talk louder...

Answer 9

Torettes Syndrome is the illness that makes people shout out without being able to control it.

Answer 10

The only medical condition is being under stress. Maybe someone should go and ask if she needs any help with the children.