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What Causes Violent And Short Tempered Behavior?

My brothers wife is not at all metally stable. She has tried to commit sucidal attempts to ensure theat my brother stays away from all the family members of the family. She is violent and bad tempered at times and may go to such extent to harm the family memebers, are these symptoms of metal illness.
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Her behavior may be explained by some personality issues like borderline personality traits. There is also need to rule out depression in her case.

Considering self harm behavior it is better to meet nearby psychiatrist for final assessment and treatment.

Wishing you good health and all the best.
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What Causes Violent And Short Tempered Behavior?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Her behavior may be explained by some personality issues like borderline personality traits. There is also need to rule out depression in her case. Considering self harm behavior it is better to meet nearby psychiatrist for final assessment and treatment. Wishing you good health and all the best. www.99doctor.com