Anger issues - ThinnerTimes

Gladitsme · 06-23-2006, 12:26 PM

Ok, so I saw my therapist last night and this is my assignment.

I am dealing with enormous amounts of anger/rage.

I realize that I've literally stuffed my feelings with food for years and years and years. Now, it's simply not possible any more. I'm edgy, irritable, grumpy, grouchy, and I get angry really easily now. Are others dealing with this too?

What has helped? What doesn't help???

Bypassingme619 · 06-23-2006, 01:49 PM

Nancy I will be honest and say I too have moments when I get really angry or upset but haven't seeked help for it. I have talked to my husband about making that big step to do so because the last thing I want is to have all this anger with a new baby coming. Like you I have stuffed my feelings with food for so long I really don't have any other outlet to my feelings anymore. I am interested in any suggestions as well if you find out any Nancy.

Dave T in SD · 06-23-2006, 01:59 PM

Not our sweet Nancy!!

You are such a love!

Maybe...Nahhh...

Just know we love you Nancy & if we can help, let us know!!

Gladitsme · 06-23-2006, 03:03 PM

Dave you're looking good!
And oh yes, that's part of the problem, I act all sweet but inside I simmer.

Jennimaria · 06-23-2006, 04:40 PM

Nancy, I definetly get very angry now at the smallest things. It's wierd because I'm much happier now with myself, but I still can't fathom how most people are just so stupid and it pisses me off. My road rage has gotten a lot worse too

Gladitsme · 06-23-2006, 04:44 PM

I'm glad I'm not the only one. I'm just not tolerant of stupidity, or even my boys getting loud and arguing. Argh!

Mavisavis · 06-23-2006, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Loser2be

Ok, so I saw my therapist last night and this is my assignment.

I am dealing with enormous amounts of anger/rage.

I realize that I've literally stuffed my feelings with food for years and years and years. Now, it's simply not possible any more. I'm edgy, irritable, grumpy, grouchy, and I get angry really easily now. Are others dealing with this too?

What has helped? What doesn't help???

I started counseling too......I don't think my anger has increased now that the hormones slowed down. Mine is more how I used my food to numb and distance myself. It became my refuge, my activity, my friend, my comfort, and even took the place of love. I guess for all of us we end up dealing with whatever we masked with food. I know that inside you are a kind and loving person and that you will work through this part too. I believe in you, and I think the process of working through this is going to take you to a new place in your journey. I'll be anxious to hear how the whole thing goes.

I'll update you on mine. I only had one session so far, but I liked her......and I am oh so picky about counselors.

Hang in there.

Gladitsme · 06-23-2006, 05:48 PM

Marty, you have some excellent points. I talked about how when I was in Las Vegas last weekend, I had a drink, and it made me really drunk, really quick. In my mind I was marvelling about how toasted I was on such a small amount of alcohol, and the effects of it on my body, mind, etc. My counselor suggested allowing my anger to surface and use the same technique to watch it without getting engulfed in it. I just am not sure I know how yet.

coptergirl · 06-23-2006, 06:03 PM

Sweet sweet Nancy - we love you. I am so proud of you for getting counseling...it is a big and scary step sometimes,and I have been avoiding it knowing that I need to get to one. I also feel anfry at times, and cannot use food to numb dealing with it...but that is a GOOD thing

Mavisavis · 06-23-2006, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Loser2be

Marty, you have some excellent points. I talked about how when I was in Las Vegas last weekend, I had a drink, and it made me really drunk, really quick. In my mind I was marvelling about how toasted I was on such a small amount of alcohol, and the effects of it on my body, mind, etc. My counselor suggested allowing my anger to surface and use the same technique to watch it without getting engulfed in it. I just am not sure I know how yet.

That's an interesting way to have you look at it. I guess you would try and see it as if you were an outsider? How many sessions have you had? I am anxious to get on with mine, but you know me, I want progress NOW!