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What causes extreme and really sudden personality changes?
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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!
Answered 5/12/2016
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