Posted by jsarirose on July 20, 2002, at 0:10:32
In reply to Re: I am verbally abusive without meds. HELP, posted by tabitha on July 19, 2002, at 1:06:48
> Hi angel1,
>
> Rage and irritablity can be symptoms of bipolar disorder, in the hypomanic phase. Sometimes instead of feeling euphoric, the extra energy can take the form of anger and irritation-- I think it's called dysphoric hypomania. It makes sense that your dad might have had the same thing, since mood disorders are thought to have a genetic component. Maybe you could have your doctor evaluate you for possible bipolar? There are probably other possibilities as well-- bipolar is just the one I'm familiar with.It's also possible you have BPD (Border-line Personality Disorder). It sounds scary, but I have a friend with it, among other diagnoses. All diagnoses do is help (sometimes) to narrow which meds might work best for you. At times she is incredibly angry and abusive and there is no "logic" involved. Her meds seem to greatly help. She is also bi-polar.
-Jessica
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