Conversion Reactions

[loadwarrior]

My father has many symptoms of depression. I can't seem to pinpoint what exact type of disorder he may have. The symptoms he has are compulsive lying, depression, lack of motivation and most importantly conversion reactions. He has serious conversion reactions frequently. He will usually lose sight in one eye and have severe weakness with either his right or left limbs. Also spends money or even gives it away. In other words, he will write a check for 100 dollars he does not have and not think about the consequences. he has tried to committ suicide many many times. He looks for sympathy from anyone who will give it. As for his compulsive lieing, The lies he tells are sometimes to hide the wrong he is doing but mostly just plain fabrications for no reason. He will not work. The times he has worked he will find a reason to quit or just stop all together. His family has a past history of different health disorders. His brother and son have comitted suicide. What disorder can I narrow his symptoms down to?
Thank you

[Venora Moonwind]

its hard to tell without your dad seeing a psychiatrist and getting evaluated. He sounds a little bi polar but you would need to see a doc for sure. he has to be the one to get help though. you can tell him and give him options but it will be up to him to get the help he needs.  good luck.
Love Venora

[jo929]

you donr give youe dads age,also you do not say whether he has seen a dr or not i do beleive that i wouls take him to thre dr and let him pinpoint down what is wrong with him then you will know,from what you say he may be a very sick man plese do take hin to the dr     lots of luck   jo