At 10:48 PM 2/14/03 +0100, J. van Baardwijk wrote:
At 12:17 14-2-2003 -0600, Dan Minette wrote:[...]Oh puh-lease, spare me the psychology nonsense. I don't have "difficulties with rage control issues", I do not pose a threat to myself, and I only pose a threat to others when those others attack me, in which case my response is nothing but self-defense.The statement by Jeroen is very consistent with person who is overwhelmed his/her difficulties with rage control issues. People who have such difficulties often represent a threat to themselves and others. It is true, just like suicide threats, most threats such as these are not carried out. However, like suicide threats, they must be taken seriously.
With all due respect, Jeroen, over the past several months I have wondered something similar to what Dan suggests. More than once I have asked others off-list if they saw the same things I did and, if so, how best to bring up the possibility. Since Dan has brought it up, I guess I will go ahead and ask if you have considered the possibility of a medical problem that has made it harder for you to control your anger in recent months? A brain tumor can cause a change in personality as it grows and puts pressure on certain portions of the brain, as can other, perhaps not so serious medical conditions. You might consider whether a checkup is in order. I say this not to criticize, but hopefully as a friend to help.
Not A Doctor, Just A Concerned Friend Maru
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