Question 1

are mood med personality changes permanent?

Accepted Answer

No: Of course there are lots of mood meds and they don't all work the same, but in general the answer is no. 
A word of caution, it is wise with most mood meds to taper as abrupt discontinuation can lead to more unstable moods for a while.

Question 2

what causes such a behaviour/personality change ?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Drugs and alcohol are the most likely culprits.  Mental illness like depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia are the next likely group.  Lastly, brain tumors or seizures are rarely the cause.  Head injuries are also a cause.

Question 3

what causes rapid personality changes in a person?

Accepted Answer

You may mean moods: A sub-type of bipolar is rapid-shifting emotions and i think this may be what you mean. Personality shifts - a dissociative disorder - was known as multiple personality and is very rare and not really known to be rapid back and forth. The rapid-shift bipolar is a difficult and painful condition and really should be getting serious treatment.

Question 4

what causes extreme and really sudden personality changes?

Accepted Answer

Some possibilities: 1) significant hormonal changes
2) drug use
3) brain tumor, infection or disease
4) medication problems
5) extreme fatigue, anxiety, stress, or fear
6) psychiatric disorders such as depression, ptsd, psychosis & personality disorders
7)  see a primary care doc for a medical work up first!

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: personality change?

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Personality change: Patients with personality disorders do not respond well to psychotherapy, typically. Those who do could be said to present reduction in symptomology that defines their personality disorder. Post traumatic stress disorder, while not a personality disorder, could be thought of as presenting a profound change in personality after returning home from extended combat tours.

Question 6

what are some personality changes associated with eating certain foods?

Accepted Answer

No change from food: Personality is formed as part of a person's development and is not related to the food that he or she eats. Various personality styles might influence a persons eating habits. For example someone with an obsessive personality might eat or avoid certain foods. There are also some circumstances where a brain tumor might cause personality changes and might also cause changes in appetite.

Question 7

what are some medications to deal with personality changes from having a disability?

Accepted Answer

Personality change: Depends on the individual and the cause of the personality changes.  This requires professional help and it is wise to consult with your physician concerning proper treatment.

Question 8

can serious sleep loss cause major personality changes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but reversible: "personality" implies enduring characteristics and response patterns over time, rather than reversible, situational responses. Sleep deprivation can certainly lead to changes in the way one feels & behaves, but these aren't permanent or static. One can become very tired or exhausted, irritable, and emotionally labile; memory and cognitive function can be poor; response time slows. Sleep = cure.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: abrupt personality change?

Accepted Answer

Personality change: An example of this might be when intoxicated with alcohol, some of the sweetest tempered people can become mean and violent drunks.

Question 10

is it normal to have a personality change during the start of puberty?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The transition from childhood to adulthood through adolescence is stressful.  There are physical and emotional changes, along with rapidly shifting role expectations. It is not unusual for an adolescent's personality to change from week to week for a while, before settling down.

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