Psychiatric problems

Many FTD patients show symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder and in particular, repetitive compulsive behaviors are a core feature of FTD. Delusions and are euphoria are also common with FTD, sometimes leading to the misdiagnosis of either schizophrenia or bipolar illness. Depression is not common in FTD, but apathy and emotional withdrawal are and this can lead to the misdiagnosis of depression. Even though FTD patients often appear to be depressed, when you ask them about their mood, they often offer that they feel happy.