Posted by tabitha on July 19, 2002, at 1:06:48
In reply to I am verbally abusive without meds. HELP, posted by angel1 on July 18, 2002, at 22:28:21
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.
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