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What Causes Abnormal And Abusive Behaviour?

I think someone close to me has some type of mental health issue. They imitate other people and make up names to associate w/ people (not always flattering), exhibit anger, they over-exaggerate/lie, often uses foul language, calls names, always need to be the best (people pleaser) and sometimes seem to be delusional (almost like they believe or make up something about the other person) whether they believe it s true or not to deflect any blame from them and shows little empathy.... this person also grew up in an abusive/hostile home where they had to be the protector at a young age. A parent is an alcoholic as well as the subject in question. The person in question wants to be a good person but they obviously have several obstacles in their way. I ve mentioned counseling but am met with resistance. What type of issue am I dealing with?
Mon, 16 Oct 2017
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM

I can understand your problem. The person has some type of mental issue and shows symptoms like violent abusive behaviour, imitating other people, using foul language, has little empathy etc. The individual is alcoholic too.

These symptoms could be occurring due to some underlying mood disturbance. That is probably due to bipolar disorder. In bipolar disorder individuals develop irritability, anger outbursts, lack of empathy, anger outbursts, binge alcohol intake etc symptoms. Though more detailed evaluation is needed but the symptoms you've mentioned fit into bipolar disorder with mania.

Other possibility is some personality issue. But before that bipolar disorder should be ruled out.

Thanks and Take care. Please take him to a psychiatrist for opinion.

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What Causes Abnormal And Abusive Behaviour?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM I can understand your problem. The person has some type of mental issue and shows symptoms like violent abusive behaviour, imitating other people, using foul language, has little empathy etc. The individual is alcoholic too. These symptoms could be occurring due to some underlying mood disturbance. That is probably due to bipolar disorder. In bipolar disorder individuals develop irritability, anger outbursts, lack of empathy, anger outbursts, binge alcohol intake etc symptoms. Though more detailed evaluation is needed but the symptoms you ve mentioned fit into bipolar disorder with mania. Other possibility is some personality issue. But before that bipolar disorder should be ruled out. Thanks and Take care. Please take him to a psychiatrist for opinion.