What Kind of Doctor Should I See for my Bad Temper?
QUESTION:
Dear Dr. Heller:
I have always been a bit cranky, but lately I have been getting really bad. (example) My boyfriend will be playing music and when I ask him to turn it down and he will and then I will look at him and he will be tapping his foot on the desk or something and I will just scream and say F*******N stop!!!!!!! and any little thing that I see or hear after that will just make me want to scream and I feel like exploding. I dont know why–it will last all day sometimes if it dont get quit and I am left alone or something I dont get it but I have realized even while its happening I dont like the feeling but I cant make it stop I try to calm down but I cant. I will throw things like glasses or ashtrays at the wall. My dad has a chemical imbalance so I thought I would ask it could that have anything to do with it? What kind of doctor do I see for this? Please help I am sick of this!!
Thank you!!
ANSWER:
Find a doctor who is open minded and enthusiastic about treating individuals with the BPD or similar problems. Genetics clearly play a significant role. Agitation as you described is usually due to the BPD, although mania is a possibility. As usual, I strongly recommend the individual reviews the screening test I use for my patients.
