[cocoabeans]

It's been awhile, maybe a decade, since I had a good tantrum. Unmedicated that is, there's always the SSRI rages to look back on but, I haven't had a fit in awhile. I don't really get angry or if I do, I usually deal with it like a "civilized" adult.

But, tonight a combination of noisy neighbours and lack of cigarettes got me so, I started ranting, raving and carrying on, yelling profanities and you know what? It felt good.

Unfortunately, it was stressing out the husband and I didn't really let it all out. If I did, neighbours may have called in a domestic disturbance or the building manager. It wasn't directed at him at all but, people hear what they want.

I can laugh like a fool, why can't I have a good rage now and then?

Damn society.

[hamster-bamster]

When my ex is angry at something or someone, I always take it personally, as if it were my fault. I am slowly learning to listen to his anger without taking it personally, but it is ***very hard***. My guess is, your hubby is in a similar situation: even though your profanities are not directed at him, he still takes them personally.

[bluemountains]

You know what, cocoa, I think it is okay for the frustration to come out, as long as you didn't stress the h too much. Maybe it's because I am in a screaming mood myself.
We have been in the middle of 10 acres for 6 years, but are getting ready to move back into civilization-.25 acres, watch out neighbors!

[~Christina]

I think everyone should be able to vent loudly at times ...

I get tired of having to play nice in the sand box.... all of the time !!!! and sometimes I blow a fuse. I think its ok.

People without Bipolar can... I want equal rights

[roads]

Back when I was merely "clinically depressed," I could rant in public ... and often elicit agreement I'm onlookers. Now that my bipolar diagnosis is on record, things get very dicey very fast.

I haven't changed, they just got the diagnosis right--finally. But the way people look at me ... ah, that's changed.

[cocoabeans]

Thanks.

Hamster - maybe, and then I resent because that man, he has bipolar too btw, will have his angry rants, anywhere! It stresses me sometimes either because I'm embarassed or I just want to make everything better. Of course, that isn't my responsibility and I won't act like it is and I'm sure he's cooled it because of my own reactions too but, when you're angry resentment is easy and probably not worth it.

Morethings and Roadie - Oh, I'm not sure any of this is absolutely bipolar related but, in my mind, totally. Ever feel like you have to try harder to adhere to social conventions so as not to suffer the label? I see the crap "normal" people get away with every day yet, superficially at least, I function well.

[BlueInanna]

I like a good rant. I've been supporting my son in his, but it's been about a year since since i've had one. About a year ago I stood on the porch and screamed about how they expect me to buy school supplies for the kids, isn't that what I pay taxes for???? And we're the ONLY loud ppl in this upscale neighborhood. I think I should go out on the porch right now and yell **** YOU neighborhood!!!!! My son did it awhile back and I was proud of him... so long as he's not on drugs... yea **** this neighborhood... bunch of silicon valley nerds with all their money have come and tried to taken over my mountain home!!

[Victoria'smom]

We both can throw "tantrums" but there are time once it's calmer we tell the other we're sensitive right now. My neighbors all know us and our Dx. and If they hear screaming they "check" on us. You should be able to have a safe rage w/o worrying. I'm sorry you can't.