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What Causes Several Episodes Of Concussion And Anger Issues?
Question: My daughters boyfriend is 32 and has some issues. He tends to get very angry at times and will throw things and break stuff. The anger is not directed at her but almost more at himself and life in general. he can also go days without sleep or eating. As well we know he has had several severe concussions in his life. he has also passed out about 6 times in the last 5-6 months one of them happening during the night and resulted in him being unconscious from the middle of the night till around 4 pm and he may have come to slightly during that time but not fully. What would you think may be causing this? we wonder between bi polar or a physical condition
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Hello and thanks for your question.
Passing out is highly unusual and is rarely a psychiatric problem. He should visit a doctor for basic bloodwork, an EKG, and possibly head imaging.
Bipolar is possible but seems unlikely. Going without sleep in bipolar disorder is usually for at least a week, which you did not mention. Perhaps he is using substances, which might also explain the passing out.
He might also have an anger issue which would be improved with psychotherapy.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your question.
Passing out is highly unusual and is rarely a psychiatric problem. He should visit a doctor for basic bloodwork, an EKG, and possibly head imaging.
Bipolar is possible but seems unlikely. Going without sleep in bipolar disorder is usually for at least a week, which you did not mention. Perhaps he is using substances, which might also explain the passing out.
He might also have an anger issue which would be improved with psychotherapy.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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