The uncontrollable anger is not a normal thing to me. However, I am learning that the rage/anger can be just as much a very real manic episode. That is what was happening to me. I don't think a med tweak is really what is needed here (I don't know though, I am not a doctor). I am thinking it is more of a cognitive re-programming thing. I get road rage too but I know that it is a bit of a manic thing for me. The "get the hell off my road!!!" thing. Very aggressively. I had a distinct episode on Friday. I was having very, very aggressive thoughts and it really felt like the rage was a separate part of me battling inside. Kind of weird really. I am sure that you have to go out so removing the traffic rage probably isn't an option. Have you tried to change up your routes at all? For me, sometimes a change of scenery does wonders. Sometimes that is all it takes to ease the episode. Changing up how we look at it and what we do with it. I remember a few years ago, my pdoc actually prescribed Valium for me to calm my butt down. It didn't really work that well for the anger unfortunately. I deal with the road rage now by not leaving my bedroom much. *sigh* Anyway, I wish you luck with keeping the monster at bay. It really would be a good idea to talk to your pdoc/tdoc about it. Blessings, strength and courage to all.
Angela
~"Faith makes things possible.....not easy!"
~ "How does one become a butterfly?" she asked pensively. " You have to want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar."- Trina Paulus, Hope for the Flowers
~Have faith. Without faith there is no hope. Without hope there is nothing.
Although I may be knowledgeable, I am not a doctor, therapist or any other professional in this area. My experiences and opinion are just that. Hopefully others can relate though. :) |
