Fiona,

        Have you been checked out for a seizure disorder. Sometime seizures
are manifested by unexplained temper tantrums. That's what my doc back in
Texas used to say. He was a very respected neuosurgeon.

Bobby


>Dear Vince,
>
>I too am relieved by your email!!
>
>I have spoken to counsellours too. I think they tend to dismiss it due to
>my high level of intelligence.
>I'm about to enter second year Arts Law.
>
>I am absolutely terrified that one day I'll be institutionalized because of
>my temper outbursts.
>
>Keep in touch.
>
>Fiona
>
>
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>> From: Vince Cleniuk <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Embarrassing CP quirks
>> Date: Sunday, 7 February 1999 5:45
>>
>> Hi Fiona,
>>
>> I'm a new subscriber to this C-Palsy list.  When I read your e-mail, I =
>> was so relieved!  I thought I was the only person suffering from these =
>> problems.
>>
>> I've had a few counselors who've explained it as related to past family =
>> difficulties, but I've never quite agreed with that.
>>
>> So yes, I too have had problems with odd bursts of laughter.  And when I
>=
>> get angry (which is thankfully, not often) watch out!
>>
>>
>> Thanks for brightening my day!
>>
>> Vince