Hey Everyone 👋
I am new here but not new to multiple sclerosis. My issue is that the disorder seems to mostly target my cognitive functions which has been hard because no one can see the issues I have but my huge thing is I can't seem to regulate my emotions. I am just angry all the time. I feel so alone and upset that it's just making things worse.
Any ideas how to be less angry? CBT and therapy haven't helped.
Thanks so much for your time.
CBD does help me. Exercise really helps me. My new f-it attitude helps too. Lol. I have my moments. Lol. I hope you find your peace. Welcome to the forum. Music helps me and so does laughing best wishes to you!
Hi & welcome a neuro put me on Venlafaxine 1 per day because all I wanted to do was cry or fight, I was angry & mad all the time, I hope you find a way to curb it. I have been Dx over 28 yrs & some times I still get so mad I could chew nails & spit bullitts & can't really tell you why! I do a lot of praying & God does help! I will pray for you. Mary
that’s a tough one. Maybe work with a therapist? Make an intentional decision each day to remind yourself to watch your anger? At least you recognize it’s a problem. That’s a huge start!
Venlafaxine 2 x daily, lots of physical activity OUTDOORS, especially in my Flower gardens, and talking with God. Prayer is talking to God, meditation is listening to God. What are you really Angry about? If it is MS, tell it so, let it out, write it all down, then burn the paper, to symbolize letting go of the anger. Talk to your Neuro about your anger/feelings. These are symptoms related to your MS and need to be addressed by your Neurologist. Best wishes
hi and welcome. My experience with talking to other people about what makes me angry helps. Maybe a support group or group therapy with other people who have MS or chronic health issues. I think it's ok to be angry. MS sucks. Invisible symptoms suck. When you work through it, you can come out the other side. Anger lets me grieve what i have lost due to MS. it's not harmful to feel angry. In some ways it focuses my energy to take better care of myself.
Welcome to our group! I'm sorry you have to deal with this.
Exercise and Smiling helps me.
Leslie
hello and welcome. I usually listen to music that usually calm me down or make me feel good, it puts me in my own little world. You will have to find something that works for you. The other thing I if I get mad for the moment and then let it go. I say to myself it me or ms. I love me more so I know being mad, or upset can depress you and make things worst, so I tell myself its not worth it. Nor is anyone else. I realize there are somethings you can't control so why worry or stress about it. I let it roll off my back like water on a duck. My live in boyfriend things I don't care about stuff when he want to have his talks. I told him that its not that I don't care but I don't care enough to end up in the hospital because I let stress put me there. I tell him its either this or hospital and I'm not willing to go because you stressed me out that much I have to go. If I go it will be because of me. I haven't been there yet. 
This is the perfect place for venting and having people understand where your coming from. So if you find yourself mad, let us know and I'm sure the family here will be here for you. I'm not on here daily but this family has NEVER let me down. Best of all they love to make you laugh and I love that about here. Its not always down in the dumps. I hope things get better for you.
Lj
Welcome to the group Slowgoat13 Sorry for the reason. Cleaning and music always helps me when I get mad. MS sucks and sometimes the only thing we can do is get mad until we get something figured out to help deal with what is happening at that moment. Someone to talk to also helps...i.e. a therapist, online group such as this to vent to...we are always here to listen and bounce ideas off of.
I'm no help with this, because I haven't really had the emotional upsets that others experience, but I do know that I no longer have any patience for idiots. I don't confront people with my opinions, but I do make a point of avoiding or removing myself from situations that irritate me. I'm not sure if it's my age or the MS that has me more focused on my own needs, but I'm a lot happier this way!
Get pen and paper and write it all down, then shred it. Or type it then delete it.
Do not try to suppress it, it will just fester and burst out somewhere else.
Feelings are what they are - anger is not bad, it's only acting on it with violence that's bad.
Thanks everyone for the useful tips and tricks. Definitely will try a couple. 😀Super glad to have found this place. Can't wait to get to know people 🎉
I hear you, Slowgoat. I really hear you. It's lonely, and no one really understands unless they have M.S. I pray. Boy, do I pray. This is a constant challenge. I guess what helps me is I have a busy job in another town. So my mind is busy. But when I retire, what then??
Everyone has given good suggestions - music, Rx, exercise, meditation. (speaking of - give the Headspace app a try. They have a free 2 week thing to see if you like it).
If you need a listening ear, type away right here! We all understand. Or dm me. I do not have answers, but I am a good listener! Hugs to you.
Welcome to the forum, Slowgoat13 . Do you have someone that you can talk to to sort out your angry feelings? I ask because when I get angry, I can usually talk with a trusted person. It helps a lot, it is a continuous process, and not a quick fix. Be patient with yourself. I look forward to hearing more from you. 🤗
hi and welcome can you get outside and walk? Not sure how impaired you are but honestly I find stepping away from my desk, the idiot box (tv) any type of screen go out and smell the fresh air feel the sun on your face and if possible go for a walk. If you can’t walk sit outside. Thank god or any higher power for all that is good in your life. We tend to hang onto the bad. Just my 2cents. Peace
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