Mood swings

[Lynnzhealth]

I was wondering if diabetics get violent mood swings, just out of the blue. I am T2, not on meds, controlling it with low-carbs and exercise. Just this evening I was fine, then a second later something didn't go right and I got extremely angry. First, I tried to get a cookie pan out of the cupboard and it stuck. I was swearing and yelling and finally got it, but kicked the rest back into the cupboard. Then, I set the dog's food dish on the floor and he knows he's supposed to wait until I tell him to eat. He ran right over and got into the dish. Believe me when I say I wanted to kick him right in the teeth. It's been about an hour and I'm only now calming down. To be honest, this has been happening quite a bit for the past three or so years and the doctor isn't listening to me. Something is wrong and I don't know what it is. I was only diagnosed in late March with diabetes, but have been trying to learn about it. I did check my blood before supper and it was 7.4. It's been lower than that until I banged my head last week and can't exercise as much as before due to brain swelling, bleeding and seizures. Everything is driving me crazy. Maybe I am crazy. Can anyone let me know if they are experiencing anything like this? It's very scary and disheartening.

 

[Grateful]

I had very similar experiences, but just before the T2 diagnosis -- when I must have been T2 already but did not know it. I deliberately smashed some plates while doing the dishes and broke down in tears. At another time, I shouted abuse at my elderly father-in-law during a really boring conversation about cars, then threw something across the room and stormed out, slamming the door behind me.

These events were frightening enough that people close to me said I probably needed help from a psychologist, and I agreed to do this if it happened again.

Lo and behold, within weeks I was diagnosed with T2 and found out that aggressive behavior is one of the possible symptoms of uncontrolled T2. Now, I don't know for sure that those emotional outbursts were actually symptoms of the T2, but the coincidence is very strong. I am normally very soft-spoken and quiet.

I am T2, not on meds, controlling it with low-carbs and exercise.

How well controlled? If fully controlled, then maybe your "issues" are not diabetes-related. Personally, I would put my money on diabetes, without of course being able to be certain.

I wish you the best and hope you can sort out what is going on.

 

[Lynnzhealth]

I had very similar experiences, but just before the T2 diagnosis -- when I must have been T2 already but did not know it. I deliberately smashed some plates while doing the dishes and broke down in tears. At another time, I shouted abuse at my elderly father-in-law during a really boring conversation about cars, then threw something across the room and stormed out, slamming the door behind me.

These events were frightening enough that people close to me said I probably needed help from a psychologist, and I agreed to do this if it happened again.

Lo and behold, within weeks I was diagnosed with T2 and found out that aggressive behavior is one of the possible symptoms of uncontrolled T2. Now, I don't know for sure that those emotional outbursts were actually symptoms of the T2, but the coincidence is very strong. I am normally very soft-spoken and quiet.



How well controlled? If fully controlled, then maybe your "issues" are not diabetes-related. Personally, I would put my money on diabetes, without of course being able to be certain.

I wish you the best and hope you can sort out what is going on.

I did read that one can have diabetes up to 5 years before being diagnosed, so wondered about that, too. My A1C is below the cutoff and my BG's are within the normal ranges and have been for the past 4 months. My blood hasn't gone down below 4, so I don't think it's hypo. Then again, I suppose everyone is different. I've read that aggressive behavior is part of it, too, but need to know for sure because then maybe I could do something to control it. It's going from normal to extreme rage in a nanosecond that's scary. Maybe blood fluctuations do that. And, diabetes does mess with all parts of one's body. Anyway, when I see my Doctor this Wednesday for a follow-up on hitting my head last week and causing some injury, I will ask him once again. I need him to listen to me and find out the problem. Thank you for replying and telling me your experience. It helps.

 

[Guzzler]

It could be higher numbers or it could be the blow to the head that has caused your mood swings but tbh it could be other things. Might you be perimenopausal or under stress? It is good that you are having investigations into the head injury and reorting all of your symptoms, give your GP as much information as you can so that he/she can help you. I hope you feel better soon, fingers crossed.

 

[Chuckannuck]

Metabolism affects everything so I also would put my money on diabetes. No direct experience with mood swings, but lots of people report improved mood as their metabolic health improves and vice versa.

 

[Robbieswan]

I punched a hole in my wall. I think that answers your question. Everytime I look at that area I think that I must have been in a real bad place in my head to do that.

 

[DCUKMod]

@Lynnzhealth - Forgive me if this has been answered a gazillion times, but has your GP checked out your girlie hormones? There are various tests that can be done to look at specific hormones, including a couple that verify if you are in the expected pre/peri or post menopausal state.

 

[Lynnzhealth]

It could be higher numbers or it could be the blow to the head that has caused your mood swings but tbh it could be other things. Might you be perimenopausal or under stress? It is good that you are having investigations into the head injury and reorting all of your symptoms, give your GP as much information as you can so that he/she can help you. I hope you feel better soon, fingers crossed.

I've had these types of mood swings for the last two or three years, which makes me wonder if it's hormonal, even though I'm THIS close to 70. And, it could be a combination of the stomach staples (not getting proper nutrition) and the diabetes. Or maybe I just don't handle stress very well. Very confusing.

 

[Lynnzhealth]

@Lynnzhealth - Forgive me if this has been answered a gazillion times, but has your GP checked out your girlie hormones? There are various tests that can be done to look at specific hormones, including a couple that verify if you are in the expected pre/peri or post menopausal state.

I've asked my doctor about my 'girlie' hormones many times. I even warned him that I might do him damage if it continues and I can't control myself. He doesn't seem to be afraid. I'm almost 70 and girlie hormones will probably plague me until I'm 95.