Posted by HappyGirl on April 1, 2005, at 0:04:51
In reply to A violent relationship... are medications causing?, posted by melspinyards on March 31, 2005, at 21:38:33
Hi:
>>> Many times at night he will go into absolute delusional rages, out of control, furniture is smashed, i have to leave quickly for my own sake. <<<<--- Sounds like your bf has Bipolar Disorder(manic depression). There are several different types of Bipolar, then it's hard to say which type of Bipolar your bf has. However, one thing I can say is that he has DEFINITEFLY 'Dysphoric mania' which has 'intense' anger/rage as you described above.
Although you're a lot of reminiscece in his 'nice' and 'funny' character before this happened, his 'current' violent behaviour is because of his mental illness, Bipolar Disorder. Judging by his med. combo., he might have also 'sleep' problem that might cause MORE 'rage/anger.' Also, he seems to like a 'night life,' that also aggrevates his condition, because of a lack of sleep and some 'stress.'
I truly understand your great fear/concern over his behaviour/violece, ... however he needs 'support,' 'understanding' and along with 'uncoditional love' from you.
In my suggestion, ... if you know his psychiatrist/doctor, try to inform/explan about his current mental-state. Because, his med. combo. might NOT be working on him. He may need some med. adjustment or different class of meds., particularly Zoloft which often make 'manic'/rage get worse in some of Bper's. Try to talk your bf when he is in a good mood. I'm pretty ascertain he loves you more than anything else in the world. Just his Bipolar(seems to me,...) causes a lot of 'havoc' in the relationship.
H.G.
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