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Feeling Angry And Out Of Control All The Time. Is This Bipolar Disorder? Have PTSD
I was diagnosed with it 20 years ago . I m never happy, always angry and out of control.i am very impulsive have mixed feelings about dieng. I state at the tv set and get agitated when simeone starts talking to me. Sometime I wonder if it is bipolar or another diagnosis. I have ptsd because of sex abuse and rapeCould it be something else? My meds don t work anymore
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
Hello pettiesherry
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The agitation and irritability you are having could be a symptom of psychopathology of Bipolar disorder. As you stated you are also having PTSD due to childhood sexual abuse, and this is also a perpetuating factor in increasing impulsivity and irritation, anger outbursts. As per my opinion the medicines are not able to control your aggression and you should visit your psychiatrist for control of symptoms.
Also in a number of cases of Bipolar disorder, poor drug compliance on part of patient is main factor for poor response, so stick to the treatment, response takes time to come.
Thanks
Take Care
Welcome to Health Care Magic
The agitation and irritability you are having could be a symptom of psychopathology of Bipolar disorder. As you stated you are also having PTSD due to childhood sexual abuse, and this is also a perpetuating factor in increasing impulsivity and irritation, anger outbursts. As per my opinion the medicines are not able to control your aggression and you should visit your psychiatrist for control of symptoms.
Also in a number of cases of Bipolar disorder, poor drug compliance on part of patient is main factor for poor response, so stick to the treatment, response takes time to come.
Thanks
Take Care
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Hello........
Thanks for your query. As you had mentioned childhood sexual abuse is a precipitating factor for many psychiatric illnesses. The perception of people talking to you from television set is a clear marker for psychosis. Based on the history the possible differential diagnosis include;
1. Bipolar disorder
2. Schizophrenia
3. Other psychotic illnesses
Hence, i would suggest an urgent and thorough psychiatric evaluation so that appropriate medication- antipsychotic or mood stabiliser can be started. Wish you good health.
Regards
Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
Thanks for your query. As you had mentioned childhood sexual abuse is a precipitating factor for many psychiatric illnesses. The perception of people talking to you from television set is a clear marker for psychosis. Based on the history the possible differential diagnosis include;
1. Bipolar disorder
2. Schizophrenia
3. Other psychotic illnesses
Hence, i would suggest an urgent and thorough psychiatric evaluation so that appropriate medication- antipsychotic or mood stabiliser can be started. Wish you good health.
Regards
Dr Sundar
Psychiatrist
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