Attitude.

[MinhHo123]

Honest question. Do any you that suffer from Panic Attacks seen a personality change over the years ? Like are you more irritable or rude to others ? I am not sure if the depersonalization, disreality, and/ or panic disorder is making me more robot like or if the continued anxiety has made me more irritable and rude. Feeling very low tonight. Is this just me ? Thanks in advance.

[Sandia]

I think in my opinion that we are able to deal with less because we are already dealing with anxiety/panic and that in itself is enough. Not to mention life itself and everything else. I feel short fused a lot and I try not to lash out at others I just remove myself from the person or thing that’s irritating me. Hope this helps

[MinhHo123 in reply to Sandia]

Yes it does help. I own my own business and the past three years, my customer service has been horrible. After recently admitting to myself that I have a disorder, I sincerely try to be nice but I find myself coming short. I find myself being indifferent to other people. Self centered almost. Thank you for sharing.

[Loki1018]

I’ve had a huge change in my personality, I’m on mood stabilizers but I was very irritable, angry 😤 and would have an attitude issue especially when I was pissed off mostly because I wouldn’t explode.

I’ve learned that being an asshole really didn’t get me much so as I’ve gotten older and matured I’ve just held it in but there at times where the ballon just got over filled and exploded.

Not to mention that I’m very short so like it’s said I make up for it in attitude lol plus I’m a Scorpio.

But I’m also diagnosed with bipolar depression and anxiety. So when shyt hits the fan take cover. I’ve gotten better but now I been having dreams where I’m fighting a lot and I believe because I have to hold it in as much just can’t go around punching people when they deserve it. So it’s being manifested into my dreams.

[MinhHo123 in reply to Loki1018]

Thank you for sharing. You have described my last three years with panic disorder to a T. Short fused is the word. I am honestly trying my best to change, it’s not easy when the impulse is to be angry all the time at any little deviation of my preconceived plans.

[Loki1018 in reply to MinhHo123]

Trying getting professional help see a psychologist, I do because I find it relieving because all she does is listen she makes me feel as though she is team me lol.

I express to her what I would like to say the people who take out of my character but when I say it out loud it’s very mean and than I don’t like how I feel about myself but it’s nice to be able to get it.

You know the saying “the tongue can be sharper than the knife” well putting people down it’s a pretty thing and I’ve learned this through the years.

I know I’m more irritable when I don’t get good rest due to a lot of discomfort and pain due to a car accident I had last January which messed me injuries to my lower back, neck, and shoulder so I have a lot of broken sleep through out the night unless I take my xanax which basically puts me out but also helps with my anxiety.

My bf and I have lost communication skills so we can begin to talk than end up Ito an argument mind you he also has mental health issues. Lol one begin to get loud and then it’s who can talk over the other.

So I just basically don’t talk to him much about certain issues because he’s a mister know it all and there are a lot of times he is in the wrong about shyt but I don’t even bother correcting him I just let someone else do it now lol. I gave up on trying to make sure he doesn’t look like an idiot out in the world 🌎

[MinhHo123 in reply to Loki1018]

Thanks ktp8789. I have recently admitted to myself that I have been suffering with Panic disorder for the past three years which was hard in itself to admit, but I haven’t seen any professional help yet. Trying my best to research and find coping skills to help me. The idea of professional help still makes me uneasy. I know if it gets worst, I will need professional help. Recently I have cut out all sugar and caffeine and that has helped also. I still have trouble sleeping. I get a semi- full nights rest every other day and I guess that could contribute to my irritability too. This group and chatting with y’all has opened my eyes to a lot of things about myself and has been very helpful. Thank you.

[Olivia2017]

Hi. I have noticed myself getting more irritable & rude, too.

[MinhHo123 in reply to Olivia2017]

Sometimes I feel like I am watching another person being rude and anger, but’s me. I see it and know it’s about to happen, but I am helpless to stop it. I am irritable and rude then the feeling of regret for being rude washes over me afterward like a dirty shower.

[Loki1018 in reply to MinhHo123]

I know the feeling!

[Three_beats]

Oh yeah it definitely can get worse. I tend to say exactly what is on my mind and it’s usually not nice. I don’t have patience for anything. Like my threshold is null and void. I am reading books on anger management which help. Also, maybe going to the gym might help you? It does for me. Usually, when I’m at my wits end, I’ll go and hit some weights and work out until I’m exhausted. I am always calmer and happier (surprisingly) once I’ve finished