Nugget,
Your behavior proves only one thing... You are human! We ALL experience anger, frustration, depression and a whole spectrum of other emotions. Anyone who pretends they don't is just a better actress than you are.
I have dealt with anxiety and panic attacks. When I have PMS, I seriously could rip someones head off. No kidding. If you would ask someone who knows me if this is true, they would say, no way. I hide it very well. It just bubbles inside of me.
Once, when I was in fourth grade, I pretended to have a horrible stomach ache. Just to get attention. My parents took me to the emergency room! I felt so guilty! I still remeber confessing to them later.
If you notice from these responses, we all deal with something. This is the human condition, we have flaws. The true test is what we do about it. It is up to us to take responsibility for our own well being.
First, talk to your GP, they are a good place to start. If you both feel it is appropriate, try a medication for a period of time. I took Celexa for six months and it made a huge difference in my anxiety. It gave me time to "unlearn" my response to stress. Now I don't need it anymore, however I would not hesitate to take it again if necessary. My sister-in-law had problems with severe PMS and anger, which she did NOT hide well. It was way worse on us than on her I suspect! Her Gyn put her on BCPs. POOF, she is a new woman. (I am no longer afraid of her. LOL) Her hormones were just out of balance.
The other thing that would really help is to TALK about your frustrations. I bet your husband isn't even aware of it. Perhaps you could keep a journal. If you feel you can't manage on your own, your GP could reccommend a therapist.
You have taken the first step by sharing your fears with us. I hope it helps to know that you are not some horrible person. You are just like everyone of us, imperfect. God loves us anyway, flaws and all. I think we are presented with these challenges so that we can learn to cope and become better for it. If life were always easy and sunny, what would be the point? We are thinking of you and wish you the best. Artist (Kathleen)
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