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Posted by bbinme? (Member # 4665) on :
 
hi, well i was just wondering if anyone had any tips in dealing with this. When i get irritable, it can get out of control sometimes, i break things, i have put holes in the walls, scream and cry, it's like i'm possessed with the devil, it's horrible, i don't know how my husband puts up with it, thanks deanne
 

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Posted by 5dana8 (Member # 7935) on :
 
I punch pillows until I am worn out .
This helps me alot.

Take care dana

p.s. Don't use feather pillows
 

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Posted by HEATHERKISS (Member # 6789) on :
 
It happens to me every month "PMS" I usually get vicious mean.

Next day my "monthly freind" comes along and I feel better. But it is very embarrassing to be such a jerk.
 

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Posted by vitch (Member # 8094) on :
 
My neighbor gives it to God. I give it to the air. Do whatever works for YOU.
 

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Posted by Starphoenix (Member # 2402) on :
 
I get somewhere safe (like I'll sit on the couch), and I'll just try to be still and BREATHE. It may sound simple, but I've found it helps.

I often get enraged when I'm overstimulated. So reducing stimulation at these times has been key for me.

I feel your pain! It's miserable having these rages.

Steph
 

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Posted by lymeinhell (Member # 4622) on :
 
How about some exercise?

A mini-trampoline - mild exercise that will take your mind off the crankies for a bit.. so easy even us lymies can do.. and exercise is proven to reduce PMS symptoms.

And you'd be doing your lymph system and white blood count a whole lot of good while you're at it.
 

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Posted by BOEJR (Member # 1734) on :
 
Hello BBinme,

Have you been tested for Bartonella? Lyme rage is common with neurological involvement. You should find a LLMD that can refer you to a Pshychiatrist.

And I don't mean to imply anything by that either. You may have a serious chemical imbalance and one day just snap...

Bartonellla will cause you to have irrational responses to rational events...I once was so enraged at a postal clerk because she didn't have the right stamp that I wanted to jump the counter and bash her. : 0

Needless to say I realized how irrational that seemed, I was actually worst than postal! Please do not take it lightly. I have also met lymies that have confide in me their rage moments and they too think they are losing it. It can be well managed by the right doctors...

Best regards,

Julia
 

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Posted by WildCondor (Member # 434) on :
 
I used to get like that too..especially on Rocephin, Rocephin put me in a really scary place and at random too.
I got on Zoloft long term and xanax to calm me down. Flagyl did that stuff to me too.
Dr. Bransfields articles and Dr. Fallon's explain alot about these rages etc. It's hard for us to deal with and really scary for those around us. i used to break windows and was filled with an anger that just would not stop!! Putting on headphones with self hypnosis tapes helped me.
 

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Posted by Susan in G'ville (Member # 8185) on :
 
The worst part for me was the remorse I felt for subjecting my dear, sweet 80 year old mother to witness my rages. My first reaction was not to talk about it, but it felt so much better to talk with her about why it was happening and apologize for her exposure to it. I think that helped her a lot not to be so frightened by it. As usual, communication helps.

Best of luck to all of you in healing,

Susan
 

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Posted by vitch (Member # 8094) on :
 
I was at March On Washington, 5 or 6 years ago, when a woman sat next to me on the wall and said "I think I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome". I had all I could do not to create bedlam but I maintained my composure with superhuman effort. Didn't want to be in a DC jail.
 

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Posted by bbinme? (Member # 4665) on :
 
thank you everyone for your sugestions i really do appreciate it, i will try all of these to see what works for me the best. I tested neg for bartonella 2 years ago, i don't really have any of the other symptoms of bart. either, and my llmd says i've been treated for bart with other meds that i've taken for lyme, so i don't know
 

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Posted by rosesisland2000 (Member # 2001) on :
 

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Originally posted by Susan in G'ville:
The worst part for me was the remorse I felt for subjecting my dear, sweet 80 year old mother to witness my rages.

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