Irrationally angry

carolinaem

New here with a random question.  Ever since having my 2nd child I find myself being irrationally angry a lot.  I get mad at my husband and my children.  This afternoon I was so angry I could barely control it, I had to flat out ignore my toddler to calm down - and it was all because she wouldn't nap.  It went beyond frustration.  I would never before have defined myself as an angry person and I am so disgusted with how I am letting my anger get the best of me and I feel so bad for my 2 year old who hears mommy yell.  So I guess my question out of all of this is this something anyone else on here has experienced?  Any advice?  

TommysGirl56

Oh yes, I experienced a lot of this.  Getting sooo angry at DH and my dog, and knowing I was irrational, but unable to stop myself.

The only thing that helped me with this problem was seeing the doctor, getting on meds and talking it through with someone.  Being aware of it was not enough...I was so irrationally angry, and I knew it, but it just kept boiling over in me until I had to yell at someone.  I couldn't not let it out.  For me, it was another of a looong list of PPD symptoms, another physical manifestation of my anxiety.  It would not stop until I addressed the underlying issue.

So don't feel guilty about it...it happens, and you are not a bad mommy.  But please do see someone to get help for the way you are feeling!  Good luck!

j9lovey

Right there with you..

Agree with pper's seek some help- talking about it and taking meds has helped me the most.  Good luck! I tried talking to my DH...but he doesn't quite understand what I am going through.  Hang in there and I keep telling myself I can't change my past...but I can do better in the future.

charmcitygirl

I had the same anger issues and I decided that it happened too frequently for me to feel comfortable with it.  I sought help and things have been much better.  Sure, I still get frustrated, but I am much more even keel with Jacob and I feel better about that.