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DH and odd behaviour recently

125 replies

GettingFatterByTheDay · 22/04/2020 13:26

Few examples. Randomly shouting and screaming then making out that he was as surprised as me by it.

Asked me yesterday to bring the biscuits in from kitchen ... “will you bring the BISCUITS in? The fucking biscuits!” Followed by a scream. He doesn’t normally swear in normal conversation or if he does it’s not a common occurrence

He’s just rang me and said the following:

“On your way home from work will you pick up some milk and maybe grab some FUCKING FLAPJACKS or something to NIBBLE ON like a BASTARD RABBIT”. I said “why are you shouting??” And he said he didn’t mean to. This is not normal for him! He doesn’t go out of his way to seek attention or be funny. All these example are from the past week. He’s been isolating

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paap1975 · 22/04/2020 14:49

This sounds very worrying. GP appointment (suggestion that you record him is a good one). How frightening it must be for him

3luckystars · 22/04/2020 14:51

I would definitely seek help from the gp.
Make a note of what is happening and record it if possible.

People can develop tourette's later in life for any number of reasons.
It could be anything but do definitely talk to the gp this week. Record everything you can. Good luck.

Custardcreamies101 · 22/04/2020 14:51

Definitely record him and show to the doctors

Chickoletta · 22/04/2020 15:00

Please get him to see a GP.

Sarahandco · 22/04/2020 15:02

“why are his eyes WHITE! Does he not realise??”

I see nothing odd about shouting this at the tv.

I too was wondering about the adult-onset Tourettes. There was recently a documentary about the lady others have mentioned up thread. I think it was on ITV, I am sure you could find it on catch up and would be worth watching to see if there is any similarity.

Feedingthebirds1 · 22/04/2020 15:02

The frontal lobe, the bit of the brain that starts behind your forehead and goes back to your ears, is responsible for moderating behaviour so that it is socially acceptable and moderating emotions. It's the part of the brain responsible for what society calls self control.

It sounds as though there might be something going on that has impacted the frontal lobe. It doesn't have to mean a tumour. It could be a lesion, or he may have had a minor stroke that has occurred in that area. He needs to see a doctor, if only to rule out any of these possibilities.

coconuttelegraph · 22/04/2020 15:04

It does sound like something you should contact your GP about, serious enough in current times

Amotherof6 · 22/04/2020 15:10

Just adding to what others have said.

An odd shouted word in the middle of the sentence sounds like he has lost control of his volume/tone etc. Probably nothing but better a doctor discusses it and says that for peace of mind.

incognitomum · 22/04/2020 15:10

Hope he'll see the GP. Very worrying.

summerfruitssquash · 22/04/2020 15:11

Another vote for seeing the GP, sudden changes in behaviour need to be looked at.
Could be nothing but could be something

SheeshazAZ09 · 22/04/2020 15:11

Agree with those who suggest neurological testing, when medical appointments become available again. Also look at the side effects of any medication he is on for other things.

ScrumptiousBears · 22/04/2020 15:12

My sisters neighbour has started doing this. Was as quiet as a mouse then ran some nights he's outside shouting nonsense. Even the police have been called due to his erratic behaviour

TokyoSushi · 22/04/2020 15:16

Oh goodness, that's a worry. If it's a new thing and completely our of character then I'd agree that he needs a neurological assessment. Hopefully, you can get to the GP ASAP.

HedgehogHotel · 22/04/2020 15:18

I would try to record him a few times as well, and contact his GP.

HedgehogHotel · 22/04/2020 15:19

And keep a log of the odd behaviour. It sounds like there's a serious issue. sorry.

rvby · 22/04/2020 15:35

He must see a dr, it could be neurological.

It may be something as "simple" as Tourette's, possibly he won't admit/talk about it because he's been able to hide it from you, but now under stress, can't any longer.

But he could just as easily be in the midst of an emergency. He has to be seen I think

ILookLikeAMonster · 22/04/2020 15:37

My first thought was a brain tumour. He needs to speak to his GP asap.

LovesNettles · 22/04/2020 15:47

Sounds like Adult onset Tourettes

forum.psychlinks.ca/showthread.php?20365-Adult-Onset-Tourette-Syndrome

YourVagesty · 22/04/2020 15:58

That sounds really worrying OP. I don't know what to suggest given the situation, but perhaps give 111 a call?

TimeWastingButFun · 22/04/2020 16:04

I would definitely try to persuade him to see his GP. He might be as worried about it as you are and feel relieved to discuss it. Has he got any other symptoms, headaches, dizziness, anything like that?

nameymcnamechangeagain · 22/04/2020 16:05

Definitely sounds scary, I hope he doesn’t delay getting checked out x

Thewheelsarefallingoff · 22/04/2020 16:07

Sometimes neurological symptoms require very urgent attention. It could be something like encephalitis or a brain injury if this a sudden thing. I would seek GP advice straight away.

Chillicheese123 · 22/04/2020 16:09

Not to be alarmist but it could be something like a brain tumour. I know a child who woke up one day and was very grumpy - like they were in a bad mood but couldn’t snap out of it or be cheered up or anything. After about a week they started having balance issues and it turned out to be a benign tumour.

ElloElloVera · 22/04/2020 16:09

Very worrying. Sorry OP but he needs to see his GP.

Chillicheese123 · 22/04/2020 16:11

Also OP he’s not banged his head recently ? Or been anywhere that there could be ticks or other blood borne illnesses? Could be something like an adult PANDAS? (Google it)