[sun_flower]

This is very embarrassing for me to ask, and I have never told my pdoc or T about it, and I know that I should.

Does a quick fiery temper, where objects get thrown at the wall indicate mania or bipolar disorder, with no other signs of mania? Other than my temper I am a very lethargic person. I sleep more than normal as opposed to not being able to sleep.

When I get very angry I will break things. I have broken many (at least 5) cell phones by smashing them against the wall when angry.

I have also broken three pairs of my eye glasses when angry, by twisting them.

After it happens, of course I feel horrible.

Your opinions mean a lot to me. Thanks.

[phlashback]

I also had uncontrollable rages prior to my diagnosis. I would snap and the me would dissapear. Often times, I did not even recall my actions. I have broken countless cell phones and what not.

Definatly talk to your doctors, let them know what is happening. Once I began treatment for bipolar I have only had a couple of instences of the scarry me comming out to play. I do not make excuses for what I have done, but I can honestly say that I was not in control at the time.

I am not sure if this is exactly bipolar or something comorbid, but with treatment I am the real me most of the time.

Irritability is a symptom of bipolar disorder, but it has to be with a number of other symptoms. In other words, irritability alone doesn't indicate bipolar disorder.

[sun_flower]

Originally Posted by phlashback

I also had uncontrollable rages prior to my diagnosis. I would snap and the me would dissapear. Often times, I did not even recall my actions. I have broken countless cell phones and what not.

Definatly talk to your doctors, let them know what is happening. Once I began treatment for bipolar I have only had a couple of instences of the scarry me comming out to play. I do not make excuses for what I have done, but I can honestly say that I was not in control at the time.

I am not sure if this is exactly bipolar or something comorbid, but with treatment I am the real me most of the time.

I always recall my actions, and I'm embarrassed afterwards. Thing is, I never know when someone at home is going to set me off. I never plan these things.
I hate it.
Thanks for your reply and good luck to you.

[perpetuallysad]

Anger can be a symptom of a lot of things, not necessarily bipolar. I would talk to my pdoc and explain my feelings and see what his opinion is.

[jennaorgana]

nah, it isn't a perfect science. there are alot of indicators of bipolar, but rage isn't the most important at all.

[Moreta]

and this is why the remote is held together by duct tape.

my husband has gotten good at ducking.

[sun_flower]

Originally Posted by QueenAccountant

and this is why the remote is held together by duct tape.

my husband has gotten good at ducking.

LOL. We have had taped remotes at times....

[daniel0010]

rage, I think must be accompanied with alot of other symptoms to be caused by bipolar. Typically I am very calm person but when I have been high I completely loose control of my emotions. I do not know it this helps you..

[phlashback]

I would say that if bipolar, rage *could* be a component... a manifestation of sorts .... however rage does not mean bipolar.

Duct tape is good... Can fix almost anything, and can be turned into almost anything as well

[IndigoRose]

A member of my family has rage episodes when he's not taking his medication properly. If he misses two or three days of meds, he's a completely different person.

I would definitely talk to a doctor about this.

[musikcrazy]

Irritability and rage are definitely a symptom of bipolar, but you must have others to be dx'd bipolar. My pdoc added Geodon to my mix for my anger episedes and it has worked great. No more broken cellphones!!! I have broken other things around the house when I go through a manic episode, but that is few and far between now with the meds I'm on.

[Psyched2]

I think a combination of things led to my really irritable moments of rage. One being that I was on the wrong class of medication before being diagnosed with bipolar depression and the other being stress.

I have come to accept the fact that I can't deal with too much stress and I am trying to strike a better work life balance. I also schedule time for things I enjoy like hanging out with friends, going to the movies etc. Separating from my husband also helped tremendously (he was an alcoholic and may also be bipolar or ADD or something..). It really highlighted to me that
1. I need to stick to what my doctor eventually prescribed
2. I need to eliminate stress as far as possible and work in relaxation as much as possible...

I'm a completely different person now. It's changed my outlook on my career and life in general and completely eliminated the rage.... and damaged property!!... at least for now.

Psyched2

[Dave255]

This is a good book I read.

The Anger Trap: Free Yourself from the Frustrations that Sabotage Your Life

Exercise is a great stress reliever. Especially lifting weights, you can pound away your anger at that.

Doing meditation helps. Taking deep breaths naturally relaxes you.

I used to have that problem. Where I had strong rage and would break stuff. Haven't had that problem in a couple years. Which is great, not only was it financially a burden it also left me feeling terrible.