Sufferer Hello From Mississippi

[Morgaine]

I have PTSD, diagnosed finally in 2010. I was abused as a child, then spent 20 years in an abusive marriage. I am trying to deal with the issues involved, including triggers. Lately I have been having uncontrollable anger episodes. I call them rages. I just spent two weeks in the psych unit of a hospital, trying to get my medications properly adjusted. I can only pray that it will help. I have very little memory of what I do during these rages, but the things I do remember scare me, because I believe I am dangerous to those I love the most. I am disabled because of my PTSD. I have been in counseling until he quite taking my insurance. I have been trying to find another, but it has been difficult. Sometimes I wonder if I should just hide away from everyone.

 

[Jenbrookify]

Welcome, and I hope this forum helps you with your coping. I have been getting anger episodes for the past few months as well, and it really scares me to see how angry I get. You're not alone, and if you ever need any help, don't hesitate to ask.

 

[Justmehere]

Welcome to the forums!

 

[intothelight]

Hi Morgaine,

Welcome to the forum!

Anger and rage are pretty common emotions felt by people who have PTSD and perhaps the some of the more difficult to deal with. I found that I got angry in response to fear (fight response) and once I could identify situations that caused the fear, I was better able to break it down and control my own responses.

Emotional regulation is a good area to research and a therapist should be able to help you find the skills that you need to address the issue. By processing the trauma and the emotions associated with it, you may find the anger/rage subsides.

Debbie