Question:
How do you control this anger, I seem to loose it so easy.
I realize I do not take my anti-depressants, maybe in denial that I need them, but I just loose it so easily. Say things that are so hurtful and it goes on and on. What is happening to me. Mood swings goes with some of my illnesses, but medication for those is under control. Is anyone experiencing this or have in the past. Oh so many emotional things. Oh just sitting here typing I am getting frustrated over all of it. Sorry to bother any one. Thanks for listening. God Bless. Joan — Joan T. (posted on January 5, 2004)
January 5, 2004
Hi, Joan! I know what you mean about losing control over your anger. I
tend to do the same thing very easily. I don't take my antidepressant like
I should, because I think I'm having a hard time absorbing it. I know I
definitely need it, though. I'm also considering going for some type of
counseling for anger management; as a matter of fact, both my 15-year old
daughter and I need it. We both have very short fuses and have really been
butting heads lately. I'm hoping that counseling will help. This has been
a tough year for all of us, and this new year isn't starting out much
better, I'm sorry to say. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know you're not
alone. I don't really have any answers for you, but I can definitely
sympathise with you! Take care, Moiasa
— Moysa B.
January 5, 2004
i have been exactly where you are. it took me a couple of years to come to
grips with my illness too. the one thing that has helped me the most is to
let things go. i would get so upset about all the little things. i would
even get upset if i had something planned and it rained that day or if my
husband spilled some sugar when making his coffee. here is what i have been
doing for the last 8 years....before you blow up...think...is this going to
matter an hour, week, month or year from now??? if not just let it go. i
say that very easy now, but it was hard in the begining. when i would get
mad the only thing it did was make me feel bad....and my family too. i know
i am a very different and happier person now...and the people around me are
happier too.
— franbvan
January 5, 2004
I do the same thing, but I've discovered that mine is hormonal. About 1
week before aunt Flo, I turn into super B***h and I'm mean to everybody in
my family. I yell at my kids and my husband, I get very upset when
something messes up my plans or if somebody makes a mess in a room of the
house that I've just cleaned.
I don't have any advice other than what a previous poster said. Before you
blow, take a few seconds to think about it. I need to take this advice
also.
Good Luck
— Carolyn M.
January 5, 2004
Hi Joan - another short fuse bomb replying here! I really find on days
that I don't take my wellbutrin (on the weekends because I just keep the
meds at work for convenience) I really see a difference. I just lose it
over the stupidest things. I've always been wound tight, but since the
surgery, I find I'm much worse. I'm happier than I've ever been about my
weight, but pissier than ever. And, yes, I do think hormones play a part,
because I definitely get worse the whole week before my period. My
insurance does not cover therapy - only 50%, which is still too expensive,
but I really need something. I think if I can just try to talk to myself
for a minute before exploding, I could be better...easier said than done,
though. I also find that I have little sympathy for overweight people
complaining about not being able to lose weight - and how crazy is that??
HELLO - I have been there my whole life!! sigh. Anyway, I'm not much help
here, but I do recommend taking your meds regularly - thin people have just
as many issues as overweight people, and the weight is often just a symptom
of depression - not the cause. I know how you feel! Open RNY 03/20/03
326/216/146
— vittycat
January 6, 2004
hi joan - i have been there . i was always iritated at the least little
thing that happened around me . i was taking paxil for depression and
buspirone (buspar) for anxiety . it helped me so much . i could feel the
difference . while it is not good to tell people to take alot of drugs ,
you might talk to your doctor about getting something for this . i weaned
myself off of the meds. this past summer , that was not fun , these are
strong meds. , but i was tired of taking so many (still take others for
more serious reasons)and i feel i have a better control on most things .
never hurts to talk to your doctor and maybe get acouple months of a sample
to try . good luck ........
— patti G.
January 6, 2004
I'm the same way. :(
— Danmark
January 6, 2004
If you needed medication for high blood pressure, or some other illness
you'd take it, so why wouldn't you take an anti-depressant if you need it
too, especially if it made you feel better? It can't be any fun to be so
wound up and to loose it so easily. I don't know your age, but it sounds
menopausal to me! If your doctor has eliminated causes such as hormone
fluctuations due to menopause and you need the anti-depressant, I suggest
you try going back on them to see if you feel better. Honestly assess
yourself and if you do better on them than off, then stay on them. Saying
hurtful things cannot be any fun for you or the target of your anger.
— Cindy R.
January 6, 2004
— Jazzy
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