i am writing to you to get some advise on my husband, my husband was involved in a car accident which killed his partner, since we have got together he has changed, he becomes very moody very quickly, one minute he will be happy and the next he is very angry, he says he can feel it happening but cannot help it, or stop it from happening, he has been physically abusive during these episodes. he also wanders around and becomes adjitated, saying he is bored there is nothing to do and even when offered things todo nothing suits him at the time. what i was wondering is if this can be caused from the car accident or if it could be some other problem

Dr. Joshua’s Answer:

Your husband may be suffering from anxiety and depression, also he has poor impulse control. The past history of major psychological trauma may be a predisposing factor. I recommend that you arrange for him to see a psychiatrist. You can begin by visiting your own primary care physician to discuss your safety, family and relationship issues, and if possible have your husband visit his doctor as well. Physical abuse is a very serious matter and can have devastating consequences for the whole family. If the physical abuse continues, you will need to consider talking to the police.

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