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Could Extreme Anger Issues When Hurt Suggest Having Manic Bipolar?
my husband thinks Manic bipolar, because I have anger issues, the only time this comes out is when we are fighting or he says hurtful things to me, he said I'll go from one extreme to another on things when I get angry, I feel like he is always cutting me down, for instance he said I dressed today like I just got out of a dumpster, he said I always dress up nice to go to work or church, but never dress up for him. I do have anger issues but they only come out when he makes me fill bad or hurts my feelings, I want to know if I do have this then I can get treated, I have never had anyone that I work with been with be for say this
Wed, 12 Feb 2014
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
I understand that you are distressed by your husband's comments and suggestion that you may have bipolar disorder. To clarify on this issue, bipolar disorder is a psychiatric illness where people have alternating episodes of depression and mania. Usually, each of these episodes last for at least two weeks continuously. Merely having anger outbursts or extreme emotional reactions does not qualify for the diagnosis of a bipolar disorder.
In order to make a firm conclusion about this diagnosis, a detailed history and a psychological assessment is necessary. So, you can see a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation to find out the possible cause of your problems. This would also help you find ways to handle your anger issues.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
I understand that you are distressed by your husband's comments and suggestion that you may have bipolar disorder. To clarify on this issue, bipolar disorder is a psychiatric illness where people have alternating episodes of depression and mania. Usually, each of these episodes last for at least two weeks continuously. Merely having anger outbursts or extreme emotional reactions does not qualify for the diagnosis of a bipolar disorder.
In order to make a firm conclusion about this diagnosis, a detailed history and a psychological assessment is necessary. So, you can see a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation to find out the possible cause of your problems. This would also help you find ways to handle your anger issues.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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