I am 50, but know my mind doesn't work as quickly as it did when I was younger, that I indeed forget things, and the temper can rise quickly when I can't find my car keys, glasses,etc. And if he has the personality of a perfectionest, then this makes things all the more irritating. I have depression from my paternal side, and it has been hard to know at times if the state of mind I was in was from the paternal depression kicking in OR the normal depression one would feel from worrying about being At Risk. I am sure there are many factors contributing to your friends behavior. And I know all too well that if the people around him know of his At Risk status, then every move he makes is subject to scrutiny and this can make things worse.
Stress can be really rough.
So, this is my two cents worth, and I am not trying to give any false hope. I am just going by what I have observed in my family line, and I hope it applies in your friend's case. Translated, she wants a late night snack and she is pulling at my jeans. So, good night and may peace be yours. Sonny Next Article Previous Article Return to original Article Click HERE to return to the main Neurology WebForum Homepage.