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Suggest Treatment For Severe Mood Swings With Outbursts

I have a 9 year old grandchild who suffers from severe mood swings. He becomes angry and agressive for no apparent reason and will scream abuse at whoever is around. He is uncontrollable especially if told No to something. His behaviour is starting to wear off on his younger siblings. Help his parents and grandparents are at wits end. He seems to suffer from anxiety. He can have these uncontrollable outbursts up to 3 or 4 times a day. Please help.
Tue, 29 Aug 2017
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Dear Grandparent,

I am sorry for the situation you are in. Given that the problem is disrupting his daily activities and family life, your grandchild definitely needs medical help. Has your grandson been evaluated for this problem before?. If not, I suggest that you see a pediatrician who can evaluate ypur grandchild and if needed refer him to a child psychologist/ psychiatrist. The treatment options would vary according to diagnosis and evaluation and may involve counselling, behavioral therapy and medications.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Mood Swings With Outbursts

Dear Grandparent, I am sorry for the situation you are in. Given that the problem is disrupting his daily activities and family life, your grandchild definitely needs medical help. Has your grandson been evaluated for this problem before?. If not, I suggest that you see a pediatrician who can evaluate ypur grandchild and if needed refer him to a child psychologist/ psychiatrist. The treatment options would vary according to diagnosis and evaluation and may involve counselling, behavioral therapy and medications.