I don't know where to put this

[houghchrst]

but since his problems are so many and and anxiety is the biggest then I guess here is as good as any. Is there a part of any anxiety, or bipolar condition than can cause those afflicted to misconstrue or read more into body language or the timbre of the voice or even the way something is said than is really meant? To blow it out of proportion to the point of rage and violence? I notice that when we are driving down the road and someone in another car or on the street happens to look his way they may have a particular look on their face that has nothing to do with him but he thinks they are "mean muggin' him"

Seems as though something inside my son's head has snapped and he is just constantly on the edge of a rage. Then we change his meds and now he is manic and on the edge. I am exhausted. I was exhausted 5 minutes after he got home yesterday. He would not shut up and was back to following me around. He came home and couldn't even handle it for more than 3 hours. Blew the answer to a question all our of proportion, started cussing and almost a fight and had to leave. One a.m. and he walks out.

[Buttons2]

I sure don't have any answers,wish I did. Do you recall me mentioning my HM had a big issue with "body language"? When he said this to me (it was his excuse for being hospitalized & diagnosed with "depression"), I just couldn't relate. I tried to get him to give an example or some kind of explanation. He couldn't. He stated that he never learned about it......well most people realize it's not exactly a learned skill right?

However,the issue here with your son is his rage. I know you've been through alot with him,switching meds recently,etc. Just wondering if there could possibly be a physical reason for this?

Also,does he act this way with other people or just you? Does it seem to peak & then he's calm & contrite?

I'm thinking you might need to find a new doc,someone that will have a fresh perspective on the many issues?

Have you researched every med he's on? Not the pharm websites but real people with experience with the drugs?

He's at the age for raging hormones,does he have any physical activities to wear him out? Maybe get him a punching bag? I'm serious!

There must be an answer out there somewhere,I'm concerned about your own health issues if this continues. (((((hugs)))))

[Nana4&cntn]

Chris, something I thought of last night was......You are someone he KNOWS will never be out of his life.

You are "The safe person", he can be as bad to you as he wants and he knows you will always be there for him, therefore he can do or say anything he wants!

Did you tell him you didn't want him to act out infront of J? That is a dumb question!

What about consequences for his actions? Could his problem be more of a behavior problem than an anxiety or other mental health issue? Maybe something to ponder.

I am not trying to down play the anxiety, because I know he has problems. I wonder does his therapist work with him on things to do when he feels anxious? Something as simple as a thought stopper, or something to keep in his pocket for when he gets anxious?

Does his pdoc really understand what is going on? I wonder if maybe he is experiencing schizo-affective disorder symptoms, ie reading body language or people talking on the street while you are in the car and thinking they are looking or talking about him.

I am at a loss as to what else to suggest. I know you are very concerned rightfully so, I think you need to have a heart to heart with his pdoc and therapist. I would also push for behavioral support at home.

Well, I went on and on! Sorry, I hope I didn't offend you with anything, I worry about you!

Hugs sweetie