Why do I lash out uncontrollably?

Sometimes there are several small built up frustrations that I have bottled up over time. When another small frustration adds to that pile, and I can no longer stand it, I lash out. Even if I know it was a small thing that I should probably not have lashed out for, I couldn't help it because I have exceeded my maximum tolerance threshold.

I used to lash out all the time without meaning to. I assumed I had bipolar disorder because of my mood swings. Well it turns out I have generalized anxiety disorder and it causes me to lash out sometimes. I don't know how to deal with my anxiety and it builds up until I can't take it anymore.

Fear can be a reaction and sometimes people lash out in a way to protect them self ! It's sometimes called flight or fight ! There's ways to change this by talking to a expert so you can understand yourself better !

Usually this because you would have been holding up a lot of pent up frustrations and negative emotions that can be triggered to cause an outburst. It is advisable not to keep everything hurtful within yourself all the time, feel free to talk to someone about it whether on here or at home. Most uncontrollable lashes or outbursts are the result of trying to avoid or acknowledge emotions, its only a temporary solution and the result can be hurtful for everyone unintentionally

I used to lash out uncontrollably too. I used to try to ignore and bottle up all my emotions, which made me kind of lose sight of my true self. This showed in my inability to control my anger and impulsiveness. My conscious mind was ignoring how things made me feel, and my subconscious was trying to vent the emotions in small explosions. Accepting how you feel and things that have happened may help.

because the feeling inside has welled up and you didn't know how to solve it. and you it is hard to control your emotion anymore

We all do sometimes, but some of us have more difficulties than others. There could be an underlying pathology at work, or not-- this could simply be who you are, personality wise. That said, this is something that you can work on with practice. Try to recognize these over-emotional moments as they're occurring, and restrain yourself.

You might be trying to control your anger too much when it happens, and keeping it in that much can cause outbursts later.

Everybody is different and so are emotions. Sometimes people lash out without knowing the reason they do. Sometimes emotions can get a little "wacky" do to different things going on inside you or in your life. If you feel that you are "lashing out" uncontrollably on a regular basis that these feelings are getting the best of you, perhaps it might be time to speak with someone who can help. Like a trained counselor or therapist. Or by seeking help and support in an anger management group.

There are many things that could contribute to a person lashing out uncontrollably. When trying to address the root-causes of human behaviors, we must look at the situation from many different perspectives: psychologically, emotionally, cognitively, genetics, experiences, and even how those experiences were perceived. Recognizing and admitting that you have an issue with lashing out uncontrollably is a great first step to working towards a solution, and a happier life. A licensed and qualified professional such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, licensed social worker or counselor, or even your family doctor might be best suited to help you figure out why this unwanted behavior is happening.