Posted by loosmrbls on May 24, 2001, at 11:09:58
In reply to is anger a sign of depression or.....?, posted by N.P. on May 24, 2001, at 0:09:31
It really is impossible to make a diagnosis on this information. It is obvious he has mood lability and irritability, but those symptoms go along with numerous conditions -- including depression. His love of computers certainly suggests withdrawal from interpersonal relations.
To be diagnosed with ADHD, symptoms have usually been present since a young age (before age 7 by DSM standards) -- was he disruptive, hyper, talkative as a child?
I think much more likely is dysthymia, major depressive disorder (mild to moderate severity), or even borderline personality.
You have to put your foot down about him seeing a ddoctor. Otherwise, your marriage and your children may suffer (not to mention you).
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