Replies to '01/17 Extreme Disorders'

Quote From: gabesmom

About parents being more out of control, and referring to the show today, i wonder if many people realize that a parent often can also have AS or a similar neurological disorder, so you have two (parent and child) not able to control their anger. I believe Alex's father has this problem. The father is so sweet and loving, yet got triggered to that harsh yelling. The scene i remember now is while they were yelling, mom was waiving her hands and trying to get them to stop. Wow, it looks like our family before my son and husband were on meds. We've experienced the same of so much scary intense yelling, and my husband and son wouldn't even notice my attempts to stop them--- just like i saw in that video clip w/ Alex. My point is to be careful about judging parents and telling them simply to quit yelling, and be calm, when they often have psych problems needing help with also. I bet Alex's dad can't help it, just like Dr Phil explained for these disorders. At least not yet, not until they get treatment, meds if needed and learn how to recognize their own triggers and take steps to change. ...just a thought on why it appeared so obviously emotionally out of control, and the answer seems so simple looking IN. But another thought: Just try living in another's shoes with a family member with a psych disorder, and it won't be long and even the most healthy person couldn't follow his own advice!