Can psychotic behavior be due to diabetes, too low of dosage of respidal, and stress?
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Heck yes.  You do know that Risperdal is an antipsychotic medication, right?  Both a diabetic crisis and stress have the potential for this as well.  Given the circumstances, you need to get this person to a doctor.
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What are his sugars like?  Does he have lows that often and what is his mood like at the time?\nI am also diabetic and your moods can turn a little unfriendly when you are sugar lowing.  He is 15 and it is not uncommon for teens to be antisocial.  He sounds overly anti social, you could try sitting down with him in a good moment and try asking him if he is unhappy at school or with his friends or you.  Just keep the lines of communication open on your end and don't be overly demanding unless it is a safety issue.  See his specialist if you feel his sugars are out of whack.. puberty and adolence will do that as well.
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Talk to a psychiatrist, not a GP.  You wouldn't take a diabetic to an oncologist, would you?\n\n-- edit --\n\nRevisiting this... StressPac is for anxiety disorders, not clinical depression.
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Yes, apparently, all atypical antipsychotics can increase your risk for developing Type II Diabetes.  This is what Medline states:\n"you should know that you may have increases in your blood sugar (hyperglycemia) while you are taking this medication, even if you do not already have diabetes. If you have schizophrenia, you are more likely to develop diabetes than people who do not have schizophrenia, and taking aripiprazole or similar medications may increase this risk. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms while you are taking aripiprazole: extreme thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurred vision, or weakness. It is very important to call your doctor as soon as you have any of these symptoms, because high blood sugar can cause more serious symptoms, such as dry mouth, upset stomach and vomiting, shortness of breath, breath that smells fruity, or decreased consciousness, and may become life-threatening if it is not treated at an early stage."\n\nIf this is a concern, please consult your physician and/or a nutritionist.
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It is difficult to answer this question, as more information is needed...BUT :\nEpisodes of hypoglycaemia can cause large sympathetic outflow, which can sometimes cause people to lose control of their bowels (and bladder). But this would be fairly obvious, as it would always be after a clinical episode of hypoglycaemia.\nInfections can wreak havoc with glucose control, and urinary tract infections can certainly present with tremors and incontinence. Worth checking out. Diabetes makes one more susceptible to infections in general - any signs of skin, foot, lung etc infections?\nIf his diabetes is secondary to chronic pancreatitis, lack of pancreatic enzymes may cause voluminous foul stools, and potentially incontinence (but not urinary incontinence).\nIs there any concerns about dementia, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus  or Parkinson's disease? \nAny back problems, trauma or spinal compressive symptoms?
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You could be suffering from some sort of Psychosis.  People experiencing a psychotic episode may experience hallucinations, entertain delusional beliefs (grandiose or paranoid delusions), undergo personality changes and may show disorganized or sporadic thinking.  But you should get the professional opinion of a doctor.  \n\nBut it also could be linked with other little things...meaning you could be perfectly fine, but maybe dehydrated or something similar that would cause your body to have hallucinations.  Again, paying a trip to the doctor might be in your best interest. Especially if this seems to interrupt your life in a negative way or if it is worrying the people around you.  In any case, good luck.  Hope this helped!
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When blood sugar drops too low, like lower than 65mg/dL, your brain isn't getting the sugar it needs to produce the energy required for proper nervous function.  In essence, your brain is starving, so it goes a little crazy - such as irritability, forgetfulness, disorientation, and other symptoms mentioned by the good people above me. This doesn't just happen to diabetics - it'll happen to anyone who lets their sugar drop too low.
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I don't know what you mean by a "hypo".  Are you talking about diabetic seizures?  I'm all too familiar with those, as my husband and brother are both diabetics.  I know how scary those episodes can be.  If the doctor isn't paying close attention and monitoring your brother's blood sugars or helping him control the seizures, I'd get another doctor -- preferably an endocrinologist, as they specialize in diabetes and endocrine disorders.  The best way to help him is to see that he has the proper medical help.  The right doctor can make all the difference in the world.  I've been there and done that, so I know what you're going through.  Good luck!
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could also be schizophrenia
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lots of things such as depression, low thyroid, diabetes, anemia, addison's disease- see your dr for a full physical with labs
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yeah I agree with the information above, according to the research and with the doctors,\n\nyeah my friend, what ever you do, what ever you think it always affect your heart and your system will react upon your feelings, therefore if u feel so problematic and very emotional in dealing with your problems ur immuni system gets slow and you will more likely develop a desease.\n\nAnykind of disease, you might just wonder why you had diabetes when ur not a sugar user, its because ur system become weaker all day long when ur sad.\n\nSo if I were you always smile and laugh as well, my advice is that don't take problem seriously. Just always fell easy and believe In god to strengthen and longer your life.\n\nIt will take 356 mucles for you to frown but it will only take 16 muscles for you to smile.\n\nso cheer up and always smile, its a good medicine
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Shakiness, confusion, and a devastating hunger.  sweating and if left untreated hypoglycemic shock. absolutely miserable place to be, that is why diabetics who use insulin must carry honey or glucose tabs with them because it can be seriously life threatening if untreated.  Get the person some juice immediately or some honey or a candy bar, quick elevate their blood sugar.
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The only people who can explain it are medical or psychological professionals. \nThere are several reasons possible that I can think of, although I am by no means qualified to make a complete diagnosis.\nIt could be that she had a small stroke. Not enough to paralyze her, and all of that, but enough to twist her personality.\nPossibly, she is having challenges with her blood sugar.\nHas there been a servere stress in her life recently?\nWas there one in her past that she supressed and is now letting out?\nPlease, please, please, please get her checked out.
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I was on the same thing for a little while. It is an anti-psychotic drug, but that doesn't mean your prescriber thinks you're psychotic, both anti-depressants and anti-psychotics are used for numerous conditions not just depression or psychosis.\nI stopped taking it because it didn't do a thing, not that I noticed anyway.\nForget any stigma you may think is attached to certain drugs of diagnosis, focus on being well and getting better and improving these things, what may have caused you to be unwell shouldn't be all you focus on, if you do that it can take over your life altogether, believe me I really do know about that, it's what happened to me.\nYou could also get a second opinion, and probably should, it's amazing how doctors diagnosis can vary so much from each other, I think it's worth seeing  another doctor even if only so YOU can look at your situation from a different angle.\nHope this helps a bit and good luck
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During menopause some women do experience the psychotic mood swings...lol. Its not a laughing matter but men seem to think it is. Hormones play a huge role in causing the moodiness depressive episodes, etc.  Your sister needs to be seen by a gynocologist to be placed on hormone replacement therapy(hormone pills). I went through menopause at age 25 due to having a hysterectomy I wasn't a pleasent person to be around but with replacement hormones I am much better now. gl
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Yes I do, my mother was diagnosed with both. What do you want to know about them, need more info.\n\nEmotional highs and lows are part of life for everyone. But for someone with bipolar disorder, these ups and downs can be so extreme they can interfere with daily life. Sometimes they can even be dangerous.\n\nBorderline personality disorder is a mental health condition that causes unstable emotions, impulsiveness, relationship problems, and an unstable self-image. People with the disorder often behave self-destructively, have problems managing anger, and have an intense fear of being rejected and left alone (abandoned). They often also struggle with other conditions such as depression, eating disorders, or substance abuse problems.
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yes it is possible. diabetes is when the body cannot regulate blood glucose level automatically.diabetes is hereditary although they do have a chance of not getting it. it would be a good thing to talk to your doctor and see what age you should get them tested at. people that continuously drink and drink more than normal is a sign that they may have diabetes. search through the link i have given you to find out more.