i am learning that the sources of rage are deep and painful, and it is this residual trauma that keeps the trigger for the brain chemistry of rage always coc.ked and loaded. particularly with me, having so many early childhood traumas (both physical and mental, including concussions), the triggers are deeply rutted in my brain.

it has nothing to do with the dog next door barking, or the toilet backing up,,, it is a primal, residual response to frustration, irritation, feelings of helplessness, victimization and so on... to deal with those primal causes of the rage is to reduce it's volatility and frequency. bipolar is a particular problem, because the manic phase of the dysfunction often includes reduced inhibition, thus expression of otherwise controllable emotions. PTSD is also one of the most common syndromes associated with rage disorders. i have worked with both, over coming the bipolar, and lessening the PTSD. the problem was, for me, how long that took. and how complex the process is.

the most important thing is to make the decision to work on the causes of the rage, to exercise whatever skills work to reduce its expression, to notice when those skills work and reinforce them, and to honesty praise yourself for any success~! that inner child is craving praise, it is an incredibly powerful tool. use it.

best wishes,,,
Gus