[Theresa1991]

I get these strong anger attacks.... I ave been doing great all day, feel like I am really most of the time doing "the next right thing", I am being kind with the people around me, I sleep enough, I go for walks, I don't drink. I feel fine. And just all of a sudden I get this awful angry feeling that makes me want to smash everything into pieces and lash out at the people who are my friends. What the hell is that?

[Skeezyks]

Hello Theresa1991: I don't know what would cause sudden, unprovoked angry feelings. So anything I might suggest would be pure speculation. I certainly have my share of struggles with anger. But they are typically caused by something, although the cause seldom warrants my response I'm afraid. If you see a therapist or a psychiatrist, this would probably be something to talk over with them... hope you find an answer to this. It must be difficult.

[CloserToTheMid]

When my mood is unstable, I snap sometimes. Over silly things usually, but the underlying issue is feeling overwhelmed. That's really the issue I have to learn to deal with, and of course stabilizing my mood.

[leejosepho]

Originally Posted by Theresa1991

I get these strong anger attacks.... I have been doing great all day... And just all of a sudden I get this awful angry feeling that makes me want to smash everything into pieces and lash out at the people who are my friends. What the hell is that?

I do not know, but I know it well, and I have had to learn to (sometimes even literally) "drop the hammer" (to the floor, not upon anything or anyone) and just do nothing at all until after having re-gathered my senses. I think CloserToTheMid is accurate in mentioning overwhelmed as the (or at least as an) underlying issue, but why anger is the intrusive emotion rather than any other still eludes me.

[Theresa1991]

Funny you mention being overwhelmed. That was just the word that came to my mind two seconds after posting. I also have no idea why I react with such pure anger to feeling this way. It usually comes with my mood cycling upwards, my thoughts taking up speed and my creativity exploding. Calmed down by now anyway, but can still feel it glowing within me, so I know whatever next thing irritates it will call it back upon the stage.

[CloserToTheMid]

Originally Posted by Theresa1991

Funny you mention being overwhelmed. That was just the word that came to my mind two seconds after posting. I also have no idea why I react with such pure anger to feeling this way. It usually comes with my mood cycling upwards, my thoughts taking up speed and my creativity exploding. Calmed down by now anyway, but can still feel it glowing within me, so I know whatever next thing irritates it will call it back upon the stage.

"Glowing within me". Yes. That's perfect. I have a metaphysical aid that helps with animal emotion, anger and sex especially. It's not something I can just teach in a message, but maybe you'll pick it up out of shear need. Sit. Close your eyes. Imagine that ember glowing at the top of your head, fanning as you breath in and out as if breathing through the top of your head. When it's hot, take your focus to the base of your spine and find the ember which is glowing. Will it to flame with deep breathing. With a strong inhale launch the flame up your spine, joining with light on your head. With the exhale Imagine a brilliant shower of light spurting up and out. Repeat 7 times or so.

[zijax]

Theresa I know what you are talking about. I get the urge to kick things in the grocery store. I wanted to throw my glass at the jazz player in the band at the restaurant last night. I do not act on these angry thoughts but they are troubling nonetheless. There is a lot going on in my life right now that I haven't talked about on here. Meditation does not work. Walking does not work. Expressive, abstract art does work. Loud rock music and dancing does work. Think I'll pick up my paintbrush again.

[~Christina]

Go to a thrift store buy some super ugly cheap dishes , when the urge hits smash some, its a great feeling, if your lazy like me I smash them in a bag so no clean up !

[zijax]

Sweet, like the bag idea!

[Theresa1991]

Thanks a lot for that advice, CloserToTheMid! I could totally relate with that idea and saw myself turning into a fire-breathing dragon practicing this meditation, but in a good kind of way. I will try the next time I get my anger attacks!

[CloserToTheMid]

Originally Posted by Theresa1991

Thanks a lot for that advice, CloserToTheMid! I could totally relate with that idea and saw myself turning into a fire-breathing dragon practicing this meditation, but in a good kind of way. I will try the next time I get my anger attacks!

Just don't blow it on anyone! Give it to the Universe

[Theresa1991]

I won't I rarely really go through with my aggressions. I usually keep it to myself and withdraw until it passes unless I really have a reason to be angry and then usually I tell the people in a quiet, productive way. Anyway I liked the idea of your advice and will try it soon!