Anger and Tears

[Missy_Ports68]

I just cannot control my anger, I know it's irrational most of the time but it bubbles up inside and then I lose it. The frustration of either not being able to do something simple or process information or people talking incessantly or even my dog messing around on her toilet break. I just snap and want to scream. Then I become so emotional and want to cry, I'm just sick of feeling like this. I don't feel in control of anything anymore and I'm isolating myself more and more as people don't understand the frustration.I can still do everything, my injury wasn't at all severe so I'm lucky but I think because I look and act normal, people think I'm ok but I'm not and I'm having a hard time adjusting.

The fatigue is my biggest problem, coupled with LC. Even a trip to the local shop wipes me out, so walking in nature and being by myself isn't possible. This was my usual way of healing myself emotionally if i was down in the dumps or needed some alone time before the LC and BI. I think a lot of people don't understand the effects of BI, even a minor injury and think if you aren't needing 24 hour care that you're fine. I have bought myself an art set so I can use this to focus and calm myself. Sadly, I'm no artist, a 5 year old can draw and paint better than me but for now, it's new hobby. How do I deal with this anger and why am I so angered easily? I feel like I have PMT 24/7

[4000Beat]

hi there

I hear you! I have the same massive rage and short fuse. I get that same frustration and even the dogs being irrational…. People,who don’t shut up. Erghhh. I loath the supermarket, loud noises. No one can see these invisible injuries and they think we are fine… then if you need rest, you’re being lazy.

I do yoga. Play music. Make random art. Gardening. Look into emotion dysregulation after BI. Somatic yoga. Vagus nerve stimulation.

Anything that will turn the fight or flight off and rest and digest on.

Parasympathetic/ sympathetic nervous system. BI corrupts the software.

Concussion Doc has a YouTube or podcast on this.

Breathing techniques work etc…. But some times it’s helpful to punch up a pillow or bed. Or smash something up that’s going in the bin.

I know that feeling you’re talking about explosive grrrrrrrrr! Thanks for sharing I don’t feel as silly for my reactions and emotions It’s part of BI and we have to find a way around it or through it.

Take care,