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Is my anger really depression?

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doctormeredithgrey · 05/07/2021 00:07

My sister has mental health problems - she's developed these in the last 4/5 years - she talks to 'herself' on a daily basis, she is often angry and shouts at the walls, she's always suspicious of everyone and everything etc etc....

I love my sister but I get so angry with her too, so much so I pick fights her with. I know it's not her fault and she doesn't do it on purpose but I just struggle when I'm around her... I spent my entire day in my bedroom because of her and I always have to have my headphones on day AND night to drown out the sound of her talking to herself.

I've read up on anger problems because I genuinely hate myself for fighting with her and have come across anger may be a form of depression but I don't feel depressed - I feel I can't live a normal life around her at the same time and I feel like I'm the only one in the entire world going through this.

Any advice please?

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XenoBitch · 05/07/2021 00:53

It sounds like you are struggling to handle your sister's MH problems, and there is no shame in that at all. An individual's MH issues often affect those around them too.

Do you have any friends you can see? To get away from your sister for a bit and to just be yourself.

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