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Originally Posted by Ksman
Since he has been with us for the past six weeks his paranoia has reduced some but his level of agitation has NOT. He is difficult to be around because he feels he is perfect and everyone else is imperfect and he seems to take pleasure in pointing out perceived inperfections and demeaning others. THis is very far from his normal personality. There are also certain subjects you avoid and everyone is walking on egg shells around him.
Now in his most recent counseling session it is been suggested his agitation, mood swings, headaches and other pains may all be related to TBI. That his self medication with marijuana was his way with dealing with it all.
Now within the past couple of days we learned my neice who passed away in July had been diagnosed with BPD and was on Lithium. We were not aware of this and didn't know of any family history of BPD or any other issues.
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Hi,
It is good that he is home with you and getting treatment.
A psychiatrist and a neurologist can help with diagnosis.
(For point of clarification:
BPD usually stands for Borderline Personality Disorder
BP usually stands for Bipolar Disorder)
Sometimes the exact diagnosis about how much is TBI and how much might be bipolar is not hugely important because medications that are used for TBI are also used for Bipolar.
For example Anticonvulsants (antiepileptic drugs) are used for both.
Agitation is a horrible thing to have to deal with. Push the doctors to get him the right medication for this.
Does he have agitated depression? Here is a description:
http://www.helium.com/items/2174987-...ted-depression
Has any one discussed that he might have PTSD (Posttraumatic stress disorder)? They can test for that.
I am sorry that your family is going through this.
Mari