Do you have anger issues like I do?

SPC Margaret Higgins — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 22:21:52 -0400

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Sep 18 at 2015 10:40 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 22:40:17 -0400

I was recently diagnosed with PTSD; because I have been through so many traumatic events in my life. But I am just wondering if the military had anything to do with my anger.
In the military, I did experience MST; and I was sexually-and otherwise abused-in other ways. But I do not believe any of that affects me anymore. (I have been to counseling for the sexual abuse.)
But I am wondering if my anger may have been caused by the stress of the Army; for instance. (Granted, I do have a 100% service-connected stress disorder.)

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 18 at 2015 11:14 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 23:14:03 -0400

Too many to list. Several of them begin with Democrat!!!

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Sep 19 at 2015 1:09 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 01:09:57 -0400

Old Joke. What do you get when you mix a German with a Elephant, Someone that doesn't forgive or forget. To which a German like me replies we don't need an Elephant.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 19 at 2015 2:19 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 02:19:21 -0400

I did when I was younger, but I'm burned out now and nothing bothers me much now. It got easier when I realized that if I fell down kicking and screaming batting my head against the floor, my problem was still there when I got up again, but then I also had a headache.

Now I cut out the drama and just tackle the problem directly and things go a lot easier for me.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Sep 19 at 2015 5:00 AM

PO1 John Miller — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 05:00:51 -0400

Yes I do, and I have many triggers and recognize most of them and have been able to figure out my own ways of dealing with them as they pop up.

For instance, I had really bad service at a movie theater recently. They got my food wrong, ignored me when I pressed the call button, and brought me the wrong check (this is one of those theaters that has recliners for seats and brings your food to you). After I got the check fixed I wrote them a very bad note on it. My wife said that I should speak to the manager and I told her that if I did I was going to get arrested or asked to leave and not come back, so I didn't.

I have also found that my dog is very therapeutic when I get upset. He senses it and will press himself up against my legs and force me to pet him. It helps a lot. He's not even trained for that, he's just that awesome.

Riding my motorcycle is like mediation for me. I had a bad experience the other night (not anger related but pretty stressful) and the police asked if I was okay to ride home or should I call my wife to pick me up. I insisted that I was okay and that the ride would clear my head and it did. (No I wasn't arrested or even detained. I was witness to an incident.)

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Sep 19 at 2015 11:29 AM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 11:29:53 -0400

SPC Margaret Higgins i do, when I have tried to make common sense out of neglect. Nobody's perfect, but I get angry when I correct stupid situations and you still don't listen.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Sep 19 at 2015 11:30 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 11:30:34 -0400

I do have at times... i have learned to control them but even so I do let my temper out from time to time.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2015 12:18 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 12:18:55 -0400

Never! Except when I'm around other people!

Response by 1LT William Clardy made Sep 19 at 2015 1:52 PM

1LT William Clardy — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 13:52:06 -0400

I don't have anger issues, SPC Margaret Higgins, but the fools on the receiving end of my ire may have issues...

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 19 at 2015 5:04 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 17:04:29 -0400

I do. It's from P.T.S.D. as a kids, and the Gulf. It's getting worse, and drugs, so far has not helped.

Response by LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow made Sep 20 at 2015 10:27 AM

LCDR Rabbah Rona Matlow — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 10:27:56 -0400

SPC Margaret Higgins If you are struggling with anger, I hope you're getting some help. It can be a very challenging thing to be angry all the time. I used to be that way, but my life has changed a lot over the last 15 years, and I'm a much more relaxed, satisfied person now...