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Acting strangely
Unusual or strange behavior involves performing actions that are not normal for the person.
Unusual or strange behavior may include:
There are many causes of unusual or strange behavior, including medical and psychiatric illnesses. Two of the more common medical causes are:
Psychiatric illnesses that are often associated with unusual or strange behavior include:
Possible causes of strange behavior in older people include:
Possible causes in people of all ages include:
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