Unexplained irrational anger!

[BrassicaBabe]

I'm just so angry. I could yell at anyone and everyone crossing my path. I've stropped off to bed leaving poor DH downstairs. I'm too grumpy even to speak. I really don't have much cause to be angry. Wtf is wrong with me? Is this peri menopause?! (I'm 46 with no other symptoms I can pin point) I am just soooo pissed off. I can't shake it.

Yes, Christmas is heading towards me like a car into a brick wall and I don't feel prepared. Yes, work is fucking crazy, again trying to fit a pint into a half pint glass before Christmas. Yes, 4-6 hours on conf calls each day for an introvert is killing me. Yes, I'm still getting used to working full time instead of part time. Yes, I'm off the booze for a few days trying to shift a few lbs before Xmas. But I really ought to have more days alcohol free anyway.

But I'm not sure what I'm feeling can be pinned on this

Help! Please! Don't know what you guys can do though

Given that you have so much on your plate I'm not surprised you feel grumpy.

I know it sounds daft, but I believe the full moon has an affect on your mood and it's a full moon today. It always makes me feel weird and foggy headed.

It could possibly be peri-menopause, I'm told that can take years before your actual menopause, so this could be the start of it.

What do you do to relax normally? Is there anything you find fun that you can do to calm down for half an hour?

I know its easier said then done, but I'd try booting a few things off your plate if you possibly can too. Sometimes, especially around Christmas, we over commit ourselves or try to live up to a standard that is too high. Maybe try to have a lower key Christmas? Might help you feel less stressed?

Really, give yourself 1 day off to rest. It will make the world of difference.

Thanks guys

What do you do to relax normally? Umm, drink Ok that's not 100% true. I run too. Haven't been able to drag my arse out of the house this week though.

I was considering a duvet day. But I just can't schedule it in.

I seem to get this crazed anger quite a lot. I can see that my poor DH has done nothing. But he irritates me just by being there and breathing!! That's when I've started to wonder about peri. I've always been on the side of lacking one patience and tolerance but it seems to be getting much much worse x

Ohhh, I feel for you. Nobody could have lived with me through my menopause. Go to GP and get your hormone levels tested. Hope you feel better soon. For what it's worth, I was prescribed progestogen(?) peri
menopause, felt better within 30 minutes of taking first dose. Life saver.

Next year book a holiday over the Christmas period and let someone else take the strain.

A family I know do not have a Christmas lunch as it's so stressful for the mum and they didnt like it spoiling the day for her.

Possibly look for a new job role.

What about getting out into the countryside or doing a nice big scream in the car when you are on your own.

Could you visit your GP to discuss.

Sorry not much help.