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Posted 1/14/2016 6:50 AM (GMT 0)
I have GAD since was a child , people often see me as a calm person and friends of me wondered if i ever get angry as I don't seem to be. Actually I rarely get angry but if I did I easily lose control esp. if somebody tried to provoke me or knew how to trigger me I shout and get out of control and shaky and my heart feels pounding hard that I feel something wrong will happen to me as I don't feel ok after.
yesterday night I was driving in the traffic and was frustrated and my children behind got noisy and annoying and little baby is crying, I had this angry feeling and my hearts started pounding and felt like will be out of control and if this intensifies I will faint.
today morning I waked up feeling tired and not feeling well I related it to the experience i had at night.
This led me to ask is there a connection between GAD and anger? and why is anger after symptoms is much worse than fear or panic ? could I have a problem at heart? or its only emotional thing.
anybody similar?, pls. advise
my best regards
Posted 1/14/2016 7:51 AM (GMT 0)
Just my opinion, both can cause an Adrenalin rush, part of fight or flight sub-conscious mind, it's part survival system
and part hell. when the adrenalin burns off depending on how long and how much we generated it can cause all the
symptoms of low blood sugar. Feel crappy, shakey, nervous and generally not right.

If you suspect any kind of heart problem a simple EKG can calm your mind, and one more thing everyone is just enough different that anger or fear can be the one we like less. I wish you Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/14/2016 9:36 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Anger can run alongside GAD and during periods of high anxiety you may find that little things escalate into big things which can cause anger I have this very problem especially if I am feeling criticised.

Hibee
Posted 1/14/2016 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Baso

Sorry to hear this is a rough morning for you following the stressful situation last night.

I agree with Larry and Hibee that any emotionally charged situation can induce anxiety. Certainly anger...but even excitement as well!

I hope you are feeling better this morning. Do some relaxation exercises to decompress.

...and for future reference...we have anger management Therapy Worksheet donwloads in our Resources that could be helpful in processing those feelings when they come up.:)

With encouragement.

S.C.
Posted 1/15/2016 2:46 PM (GMT 0)
This is intrestring I never thought of it before. I have GAD also and rarely get angry but when I do its alot like you describe, I can count on one hand the times in my life I have gotten this angry thankfully but It also happens when I get really excited lol I feel like I'm going to feint I never connected the 2 but it does make sence
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