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Old Dec 13, 2008, 07:48 PM
skymonk skymonk is offline
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Location: Portland, OR
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I have a real problem with anger. It used to only be a problem when I was younger&got so drunk I'd black out&get enraged when someone I didn't know touched me. Back then I'd assault them. I just turned 40 this year&have started to remember a lot of VERY unpleasant things&I'm mad as Hell at my perpetrators. I talk to myself in public a lot or direct it at my bf when I feel he's taking me for granted or not paying enough attention to me or being understanding enough, I also yell at the cats&at inanimate objects. Really, my bf's just there&available for me to lash out at-he does the same thing back which intensifies my anger. I don't want to be angry all of the time. I used to be able to stuff it&I stayed pretty spaced out&unaware on different psych meds than I'm taking now. My t says I'm more aware now of when someone isn't treating me like I want to be treated because of my new meds. I don't expect people to kiss my butt-it ain't worth kissing. I just want a little empathy,kindness,friendship,peace...&for people to stop forgetting I've been to Hell&back. Are there any healthy ways to deal with anger that won't cause constant relationship problems, me in jail, or being ignored&labelled as just crazy&to be avoided. I get judged a lot because of my anger-it literally forms an aura around me that repels people. I'm disabled&don't have many friends, but I do have a t, but he's not good at offering tips on how to express anger in a healthy, non-destructive way. Any advice in the form of words, "I've been there's" or books or articles to read would be great.
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I am a 39 year old female that is diagnosed with bipolar disorder,anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress syndome. I'm on disability and often have no one to talk to when I'm not feeling so good. So please contact me if you'd like to talk or share or vent. I'm listening!