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Old 06-08-2018, 08:01 PM #1
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Default Anger issues 16 month post TBI

16 months after TBI. My son is still having anger issues. He used to get a long with everyone, now not so much. On his second job since March 1st. He thinks everyone dislikes him. I think its all in his head. Sad to see him so angry all the time. No joy. Hoping and praying he can still get better. Afraid to take antidepressents.
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Yosemitelady,

From what you have said in the past, it does not appear that he is interested in trying to understand what is happening with his brain and behaviors. He will never see improvements until he decides to learn about and understand his outbursts. Meds may help but learning to understand the early signs of melt down is important. Others around him need to also learn how to recognize these situations.

I live with this. I've tried to walk away and people respond that I am being rude. If I don't finish walking away and stay and explode, it is all my fault. Can't win. See how frustrating it is?

The medical term for some is Adrenal Cortical Hyperfunction. It is a hair trigger flight, fight, or freeze response.

I carry slips of paper in my wallet to give to authority figures when they get overbearing or there is a potential (TSA at the airport). It says I have a brain injury and may over-react to tense situations by getting loud. Please help me.

I do best working alone. Less risk.
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Yosemitelady,

From what you have said in the past, it does not appear that he is interested in trying to understand what is happening with his brain and behaviors. He will never see improvements until he decides to learn about and understand his outbursts. Meds may help but learning to understand the early signs of melt down is important. Others around him need to also learn how to recognize these situations.

I live with this. I've tried to walk away and people respond that I am being rude. If I don't finish walking away and stay and explode, it is all my fault. Can't win. See how frustrating it is?

The medical term for some is Adrenal Cortical Hyperfunction. It is a hair trigger flight, fight, or freeze response.

I carry slips of paper in my wallet to give to authority figures when they get overbearing or there is a potential (TSA at the airport). It says I have a brain injury and may over-react to tense situations by getting loud. Please help me.

I do best working alone. Less risk.
Thank you! I think he doesnt want to learn or talk about this is because he is still in denial. He is not accepting that he is different now. Sad thing for him is that he is living in a private hell inside his brain.
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Thank you! I think he doesnt want to learn or talk about this is because he is still in denial. He is not accepting that he is different now. Sad thing for him is that he is living in a private hell inside his brain.
Getting professional help is step one...

It has helped me a ton!....Acceptance is huge, and it does help the rage...

I am not proud when I let myself down, but I do have a medical condition that makes it harder than most...

I hope your son finds both peace and acceptance at some point?...Life is very short, and enjoying life should be what we strive for...Problems and all.

Good luck, and keep reaching out.
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Getting professional help is step one...

It has helped me a ton!....Acceptance is huge, and it does help the rage...

I am not proud when I let myself down, but I do have a medical condition that makes it harder than most...

I hope your son finds both peace and acceptance at some point?...Life is very short, and enjoying life should be what we strive for...Problems and all.

Good luck, and keep reaching out.
Thank you!
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you should have his testosterone level checked. his anger may be due to this being off which can occur from a concussion. Negative thoughts is also a symptom of low testosterone. I have seen that one before at low levels. make sure you get the results so you can compare to acceptable ranges for the age group of your son. regular doctors are truly clueless about hormones. if your son is 8-25 he should be at the top end of the range. if hes low he could manifest other low testosterone symptoms like depression, fatigue brain fog, low libido etc (google low testosterone)
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