Anger and impatience up and down like crazy

[Astonmartinis]

Does anyone else get so angry at times with their kids/husband that they need to slam doors REALLY loudly or throw things around the house (even in front of kids) and you're still not getting any satisfaction..? I'm aware that I'm really anxious and uptight at the mo and mostly trying to reel in my temper but it just goes off when I least expect it and I feel absolutely horrible for swearing/shouting/stomping/mooching etc at the kids (1 and 2.5 yo) when it's not their fault. I think the older DD will get wary of me and I fear that. Thinking perhaps I'm generally under par and maybe antidepressants would help but I'm not low all the time, just reliably frequently..
Would appreciate any comparisons..

I don't have any experience of this- but think that a trip to your GP would help. Are you getting enough 'you' time in general? It may be that you are not taking enough time for yourself and as such your frustrations are at a peak.

No. Agree with Rumple about a visit to the GP
How long have you felt like this for?

Anxiety/anger can be signs of over active thyroid

My mum felt like she was a pressure cooker waiting to explode and swore at us once which was totally out of character so she went to the doctors thinking it was stress and depression but it was her thyroid

Whatever the cause a trip to the doctor sounds sensible

I get very angry and I've done a lot of things that have severe consequences, iv researched anger massively, it sounds like when you get angry u need to be active and focal. So I would look into getting something like a punchbag, punch pads and protective gloves, buy lots of pillows, cushions. That you can throw or punch, ifind a safe, special place away from yr children and let it out safely, I reguarly scream in a pillow, iv actually gone somewhere secluded and screamed my head off.
I write down what I want to do when I'm angry, this helps me get it out.
I also do lots of breathing exercises, relaxation, meditation and have regular chill periods.
I would contact yr local children's centre to request an assessment to see if you would qualify for assisted child care.
If you can afford I would look into one day a week nursery for 1yr old and yr 2.5 yr old may qualify for nursery funding.
I did a 10 week Anger Management course so research yr Local Authority courses.
My main support was from this website www.angermanage.co.uk/
I recommed the book beating anger.
I will post again with some more websites such as
MIND Anger
NHS Anger
My anger is related to trauma and I'm having councilling and awaiting psychotherapy.
I love cycling and just got back into this.
So look into a hobby or interest.
Anger is a horrible feeling because we feel out of control its a vicious cycle if you have feelings of guilt and frustration, you really need to take control now because yr little people in yr life will think its normal and when they grow up they will copy you, anger is a natural emotion and its important we express it but where it doesn't harm others or ourselves.
It needs to be delt with but in a positive way.
X

Yes I get this as a sign of my PND escalating! I get really bad tempered. The red mist comes over me and the only way out of it is either a bloody good cry, some me time or a good nights sleep.

I had the same with ds who is now 6, dd is 5 months. Medication is very low dose but really really helps! Go to your gp.

I actually feel quite balanced but when I get sad I get really really sad, when I get angry I get really angry. Sadly the same does not apply to getting really happy

Mind anger
www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anger/#.UpZMe8IYba8

NHS Anger

www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/controlling-anger.aspx

I was just as you describe until I started on 20mf of citalopram for anxiety/depression. It has seriously changed my life. I no longer feel as if I am constantly trying not to lose it. Even at pmt time I am almost bearable. Go to the GP. Don't leave it as long as I did.

Dear people above, thank you so much for your warm and wonderful replies. It really helps to hear others' points of view, experiences and advice. I will definitely go to gp next week and try to investigate. Thyroid point is v interesting too.. will research. Thanks silvermirror for all those links, will see if any resonate.
Thank you all.
Am x