angry out bursts

laredosam1
laredosam1 Member Posts: 6
edited June 2020 in General Cancer
I have found myself over reacting to really small things. I used to just let things roll off my back, now i find myself, having angry outbursts, and at times not realizing what i just said. it is as my ability to screen my thoughts has gone amuck,

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  • GregP_WN
    GregP_WN Member Posts: 742
    edited June 2020
    I get that. After my 3rd diagnosis, I carried a lot of anger. My "numbers" said that the odds were against me surviving that diagnosis and I was pissed at the world. My Sweetie, her sister, and me went to a large mall during the Christmas rush that year. I sat on one of the "old man benches" and watched people strolling by all happy and enjoying the season and festivities. I sat there on that bench and just boiled because I knew that was going to be my last. I kept looking at people and asking why can't I be like that person, not a worry in the world and they won't be dead next year.

    I was quick to snap at my wife or anyone too. For me, that lasted a few weeks, then it passed. The turning point for me was when I finally got to see my oncologist who I had been referred to. After seeing him that day and listening to his positive outlook on my case I flipped back to the positive train.

    I hope you find something that will flip your switch back to positive, we have a lot to carry, anger shouldn't be one of them.
  • laredosam1
    laredosam1 Member Posts: 6
    edited June 2020
    thank you for your response there is some insight thank you so very much
  • po18guy
    po18guy Member Posts: 329
    edited June 2020
    Are you taking any prednisone/prednisolone/dexamethasone for inflammation? Mood swings and outbursts seem to always be lurking just beneath the surface.
  • laredosam1
    laredosam1 Member Posts: 6
    edited June 2020
    no prednisone as had a really bad reaction with it was prescribed when i had pneumonia and i became dr jeckel and mr hyde. mood swings were horrible, i did not even know whose skin i was in, no more prednisone for me. but thank you for the reply.
  • po18guy
    po18guy Member Posts: 329
    edited June 2020
    Hmmm. The diagnosis is a huge life change - a complete shock. That takes its toll. The depredations of treatment, the insecurity, the loss of sleep, the sense of helplessness all conspire to keep us on edge. We are allowed some foul moments but when they begin to add up, and we realize that family and loved ones are being affected, it is time for something to change. Have you considered counseling to help you through this, or perhaps a short course of a non-addicting anti-anxiety/anti-depression drug such as Trazodone? Comes the time; comes the point in our journey where me all must reach out. Just some thoughts.
  • BobsProstate
    BobsProstate Member Posts: 56
    edited June 2020
    A cancer diagnosis is enough to trip something inside of us to bring out the angry outbursts for sure. Sometimes this is just a phase that you will work through if not, you might want to consult a therapist to ease you out of it. I hope you find a way through it.
  • Jayne
    Jayne Member Posts: 134
    edited June 2020
    Could you have a hormone imbalance? I've been reading a great deal on Biological Hormone Replacement Therapy (very different from synthetic hormones that got everybody freaked out in the 70s) and it's very interesting research. As women, our hormones change constantly between pregnancy, menopause, aging, surgery, birth control, chemo, radiation, stress, etc. Just an idea for consideration.

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