I have a close friend that has a seritonin disorder and when it gets way too low, he goes into almost what could be called rages. He has to take a pill called Celexa to raise the seritonin levels so he doesn't get angry. Has anybody ever heard of this? I've read some things on line about it but not much. Thanks in advance.

My brother has something similar to this. Actually, the way it was explained to him was, when he became angry or upset his brain over produced a certain hormone and he would become uncontrollable (with his anger). This began happening in high school and my parents sought help for him. He is now happily married with a baby on the way! He also takes Celexa and exercises as much as he can! He is a completely different person.

I am afraid my son may have something like this. He is only four years old, but when he gets frustrated or something does not go his way, he literally goes into a rage. I realize children throw tantrums...I have a five and one year old, but his reactions are different. I also have a degree in childhood developement and education and have studied a little on this topic- I am terribly concerned about his behavior and don't know quite what to do. Right now, we are just waiting to see if it is a problem or something we can work through and he will outgrow!

Interesting, huh?
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Thanks for reply. I've talked to my friend about this and he says he's had it since he was a kid. He didn't go into much detail but he said that he would black out and have no memory of what he done or tried to do. He has a degree in psychology and wishes more research would be done on this. I'm sure that there's no cure for this and he'll probably have to take Celexa for the rest of his life. I really wish there was something I could do for him. Thanks again :)