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Wounded Bear

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7. Pointed something out to my nephew who suffered from PTSD post Iraq....

Fri Jun 21, 2013, 02:08 PM

Jun 2013

Snacks. Hunger causes the body to flood the system with adrenaline and testosterone. It is a response learned from thousands of years by our hunter/gatherer ancestors. When hungry, the system wants relief and the anthropological respons to that is to kill something and eat it.

Often, bouts of rage can occur when someone forgets to eat.

Pre-diabetes exacerbates this, because blood sugar can fluctuate much more rapidly in diabetics than in those without the condition. This adds jittery feelings that are often not understood for what they truly are, the body's reaction to simple hunger.

The "You're not yourself" Snickers commercials have basis in reality. Sometimes, all a person needs is a snack to calm them down.

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Is explosive rage connected in any way to being pre-diabetic? [View all] LiberalEsto Jun 2013 OP

It was for me. In_The_Wind Jun 2013 #1

Can't speak to the physical effects of diabetes on the brain, sarge43 Jun 2013 #2

I went through a time in the early years of this century where I had, not rage, but immense levels.. MiddleFingerMom Jun 2013 #3

It sounds like life is just piling up on him right now. Can you convince him that he needs to Arkansas Granny Jun 2013 #4

A parent dying can be a very stressful time. ConcernedCanuk Jun 2013 #5

Have him see a doctor. Work from the inside out, body work, then help with his stressors. nolabear Jun 2013 #6

Pointed something out to my nephew who suffered from PTSD post Iraq.... Wounded Bear Jun 2013 #7

Good point. The snacks should be higher in protein and lower in sugar, MH1 Jun 2013 #10

poor blood sugar control can lead to severe mood swings struggle4progress Jun 2013 #8

Everything everyone else said, but also make sure he is sleeping. MH1 Jun 2013 #9

Thank you all for your thoughtful suggestions! LiberalEsto Jun 2013 #11

I'm glad he was able to listen to you, my dear LiberalEsto... CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2013 #13

My dad is a diabetic, and has serious rage outbursts. Joe Shlabotnik Jun 2013 #12

I never thought of it but my doc told me I'm pre-diabetic about two years ago. OriginalGeek Jun 2013 #14

Huge mood swings, Hula Popper Jun 2013 #15

3 major stresses at once MrsBrady Jun 2013 #16

diabetes handmade34 Jun 2013 #17

It goddam better well not be or I'll be fucking pissed! Iggo Jun 2013 #18

When he goes to the doctor next week marzipanni Jun 2013 #19