Getting really angry for almost no reason

**Posts:** 9 · by **nutter** » Mon May 23, 2005 11:59 pm

I posted a note in regards to having Venlafaxine withdrawal symptoms which I know is giving me some really bad anger issues. To the point of almost no control. When I am not angry, ha, I can rashionize but when I lose it, boy I could kill.
I am sure I was put on this world for everything to go wrong, I almost got being born wrong by almost being pushed out down the toilet. Seriously though, these anger feelings have plaqued me, by I do have some seriously good reasons for some of them but I want to know how to deal with them. I am almost 36, female and I am sure have a big chip on my shoulder. I am the type of person who would almost do anything for anyone but boy, do not get me on a bad day. Which at the moment is everyday. By the way, I have a 7 year old daughter and apart from the pets, live alone with her.

**Posts:** 1836 · by **Annabell** » Wed Jun 01, 2005 6:59 am

Hi Nutter

Sorry your post has not been replied to earlier on.

Is this a problem you have had before or has it ocurred since you stopped taking your medication?
How is it going anyway, with quitting it? How are you coping with it.

Best wishes

**Posts:** 9 · by **nutter** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 12:18 am

Hi,
Have found a reason, it is totally the withdrawal symptoms. I do have a bad temper, but usually when I get that angry I have a reason. This is a side affect of my going cold turkey on Venlafaxine XL, 225mg. It is called Akathisia, which is being aggravated by my demanding 7 year old daughter. We are working through it but it is extremely difficult, for both of us. In regards to how I am doing otherwise, the withdrawal symptoms are a lot better, physically almost myself, mentally, learning again how to deal with my REAL emotions instead of them being blanketed by meds. Come this sunday will be 3 weeks since I took any tabs, But I am winning!!!!!!!

**Posts:** 1836 · by **Annabell** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 5:57 am

That is great news Nutter. I know three weeks is a long time for someone who is fighting to get clear of medication and it is really great that you have managed to get so far!

How do you deal with your anger? What do you do when you 'feel it is coming'?
Also, have you got anyone else to talk to? Bringing up a child is tough sometimes and there are times when you get pretty hacked off with them and it is good to be able to talk about kids and the problems (and also the good things!) they bring with themselves.

I'm glad you are talking about it here too, it does help to be able to hear other people's views.

Hope you'll have a really good day today.

**Posts:** 80 · by **Michelle68** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 1:21 pm

Hi Nutter.

Just wanted to say well done to you for coping with coming of your medication, it's difficult enough but with a 7yr old must be more so?

Try walking away from your child when you feel angry, try also to keep your child informed, you know, Mummy is not feeling too great today etc, try reading and relaxing.

I hope it all works out for you!

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