Getting really angry a lot
I've often been getting really angry recently, a lot of the time it seems like for no reason. I have PTSD depression and anxiety and I've had problems with anger for awhile but recently it seems worse. I also recently stopped taking one of my medications because episodes of intense anger were a side effect so I thought it might help if I stopped but its still happening. I think when I get angry it's usually less intense now but still bothersome.
It often starts with this feeling of hotness and tension in my legs and feet that slowly spreads to the rest of my body and my head. I get irritated and angry and it's usually not at anything in particular, it's anger at myself, everything and nothing. It may be triggered by something at first but then it's like the anger takes over and it's not logical. When it gets bad I fantasize about fighting other people.
I'm hoping someone can give advice or tips.. I think for me it's connected to hyperarousal/hypervigilance. I keep getting angry while talking to my friend for no reason and it's causing problems.
Have you spoken to a doctor about this?
I wish we could talk about this, you are not alone. I feel the same way I unfortunately have the same things bothering me as well. I'm new here and I'm glad I saw this.
Dear lost
I too have CPTSD, depression and major anxiety. I have had a few angry episodes but not often. I'm an emotional suppressor type - old survival tactic. I find going to the gym helps some. Mostly I think it's anger at myself, maybe some regrets and frustration at why I wasn't one of the lucky ppl who were born into a non abusive nurturing successful family. I think for me anger keeps me from crying nonstop . I have had times when I cried for days straight through. I don't want to do that.
I feel your pain, I'm impressed that your strong enough to share and inspire. Thx 👍
Therapy helps me.
Best always to you.
ABB 💜
Often times we are not the problem and we are struggling with candatesy how we feel is more important than say coming into contact with somebody.