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5 health conditions that can affect personality

Our personality makes us who we are. But some health disorders can change this. Read on to know more.

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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated: August 3, 2019, 2:49 PM

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Personality

Our personality makes each one of us unique human beings. This is nothing but the traits and patterns of how we think, feel and behave. But, sometimes, people may change. A person you have always known may suddenly start behaving totally out of character. Our own personality changes over time. Your experiences and circumstances may change your behaviour and general mood. You may become more aggressive or more passive. But, sometimes, certain health complications may also change your personality. Anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and PTSD are some of the most common disorders that cause a personality change. Let us take a look at some of the major health disorder that may bring about a change in your personality.

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Stroke

Stroke: When you suffer a stroke the blood supply to brain is cut off or interrupted. This causes death of brain cells. Stroke can existing personality traits can become exaggerated. People behave out of character and become impatient and irritable. They have mood swings and are more impulsive. Also Read - Ayurveda-backed tips to heal mouth ulcers naturally

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Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis: This affects the brain, eyes and spinal cord. The immune system starts degenerating the protective covering of nerve fibres. Symptoms may be blurry or loss of vision, fatigue and difficulty in coordination. Sometimes, you may feel euphoria. Or you may uncontrollably without reason.

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Brain Tumour

Brain Tumour: Brain tumours puts pressure on brain tissues underneath, around and also inside the skull. Symptoms are headache, memory loss and difficulty balancing. Personality changes may happen when the tumour is in the frontal lobe of the brain. This area controls emotions, personality traits and memory. You may become suspicious or paranoid and have mood swings.  Also Read - Mandatory 21-days quarantine, strict screening: Thailand issues fresh airport advisory amid massive Ebola outbreak in Africa

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Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia: This is a disorder that can change how you behave or think. It can induce hallucinations and a sense of unreality. It can make you anti-social. But changes are gradual.

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