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What mental illness could cause a person to kill a member of their own family?
I'm writing a book, set in ancient times. The hero leaves his land because his mentally ill mother tries to kill him.
Didn't mean to distress you--this is an academic question entirely.
6 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade ago
there are many, simply being pushed over the edge could cause it a few examples of actual mental illnesses that could lead to that type of murder would be, bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Clinical Psychopathic , brain injuries to the frontal lobe I am sure is more... just cannot think immediately of any others.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Schizophrenia.
- SquigglerLv 71 decade ago
Either schizophrenia or psychopathy. The two are nothing like each other though so be carefulwith your research.
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- 1 decade ago
There is not just one, this is a professional qeustion. If you feel this seek help right away.