I mentioned earlier that I lost my temper at a woman in a parking lot of a grocery store.

The grocery store is a small independent store in my neighborhood and I go there a lot.

I apologized to a few employees that work there. I know a few of them as acquantances, since I shop there all the time.

How do you make amends when your emotions are intense? Do you apologize?

I am embarrassed, obviously.

[Crazy Hitch]

Pends what they know ........

And if / the extent of what they saw .....

If it were me, I'd make "casual" mention of it in the store at the checkout: "Oh I just wanted to say sorry about.....I wasn't myself........"

I think that most would be forgiving since you frequent there.

[avlady]

hooligan's idea sounds about right, stay calm and breathe through the apology.

All you can really do is what is stated above. You don't even have to elaborate. Just breathe deep and apologize for the behavior. Trust me, in a conveniance store, you are likely not the first person they have seen get upset. ((hugs))

[HALLIEBETH87]

I worked in a small independent store for years and looooots of people would go off on us for things (that I couldn't control mind you.) no one apologized.

I think a simple heartfelt apology can go a long way. <3

Thanks everyone. I know I am being hard on myself. I keep telling myself- It is OK to get angry even with bipolar.

[Nammu]

Yes we're allowed to feel emotions. It doesn't have to mean we're bad or in a crisis. The good thing is you are owning the emotion, not everyone is willing to admit to a blow up.

[Capriciousness]

I agree with everyone. All you can do is be honest and kind and lead with your heart. People go off on people all the time but few people maturely apologize. Keep it brief. Keep it genuine.