It can also confuse caregivers, leaving them feeling as if they have no control. It's normal to want to control anger, but ignoring it can lead to situations which are damaging to all concerned. Life has changed and many people pull back from things they formerly enjoyed because they no longer feel capable to do them in the same way. There are also things that they have to admit they can no longer do, at least for now. The fear that this chipping away at life will leave them with nothing can be paralyzing.
Medication acerbates the physical problems for some people.
Prednisone can cause mood swings and impaired judgement, leaving a patient unwilling to make plans because he does not know if he will feel able to handle the event. I had to drop out of many commitments when I was on 80 mgs of Prednisone. I couldn't focus well, couldn't handle large groups of people, or do two things at once. Also I had terrible memory losses. My children and husband had to remind me of everything.