The Old Man's blood tests - finally some reason, Diabetes.
This edited article is from - Very Well Health
The mood swings caused by low blood sugar are common to those with diabetes. And anger and frustration can also be common reactions when someone has a chronic disease. It's a lot to cope with, and at times it may really be upsetting to have to deal with diabetes day after day for a lifetime.
Your partner's diabetes may cause you to overlook or make excuses for anger and rage. However, anger that escalates into physical, verbal, or emotional abuse is not something to tolerate, and it is treatable. Men can help themselves with self-care and preparation, most severe mood swings are avoidable.
What's sometimes called "diabetic rage" can be dangerous, because it may involve behaviors a person isn't consciously aware of. Physiologically, when someone's blood sugar fluctuates, spikes, or drops, it can produce feelings of anger, anxiety, or depression that are essentially out of the control of the person experiencing them.
Every person has a right to get angry sometimes, but it isn't normal for someone with diabetes to erupt into anger and take it out on others.
It's not your responsibility to make sure your partner consistently eats well, but knowing the crucial role diet plays in managing mood for people with diabetes may help you understand their condition better.
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My personal perspective is - there is a probable cause for the behavior. The problem for me is, it is still making my crazy...I have to get away from him. I need a long due vacation. I made a decision to stay about 2 yrs ago. I have plans. I will continue to stay, and see what happens over time.
I tell you this...It is very unpleasant to have him rage at me in the middle of a Costco store. He also rages at people walking, pets, driving, the television, the mailman, the weather man, curses all the time, and at anything and everything, .................... This is the honest truth.
Today, I had an interesting experience happen to me. I had one of his friends look me directly in the eyes. He sincerely, and seriously asked me if I was OK. I was seen and felt understood by a caring person. Yes, I did.
As I write this with tears streaming down my cheeks....this is the hardest thing I have had to do in my life, and to write about in this blog.
