Emotional Rage

[annono]

I am looking for an answer as to why I have these behaviors, what medication can help me control them and what type disorder/issue I have.  I have a lot of negative emotions. It does not take much to upset me and when I get upset I go into a rage.  My rage varies from crying, screaming, being physically abusive, verbally abusive, destroying lots of things around me, suicide attempts, self mutilation, i make very irrational decisions etc.  After I have calmed down, roughly an hour after the rage begins I am so very remorseful, and I cannot believe what I have done.  I regret every ounce of it, and it is not characteristic of me.  I swear it will not happen again but as soon as the anger starts I honestly cannot control it or think logically again until it is over.  What is wrong with me?  Why is this happening?  I am currently seeing a mental health professional but am getting no where.  I currently take 40mg of prozac for depression.  Please any advice would be so helpful.

[Ted A Grossbart, Ph.D.]

I would start by assuming that all of the feelings are specific reactions to real things, but probably not the specifics in the present that trigger them.  

Really try and figure out why your present therapy is going nowhere.  Wrong therapist, expecting quicker progress that is realistic, not meeting frequently enough, not getting to the deeper causes, whatever.  

Discuss diagnosis with your therapist.  While labels are not  a magic key it is important to have a shared vision of what is going on.  Terms like complex post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder may help organize the discussion and will point to different directions for therapy and choice of medications.

Consider getting a second opinion or consultation from a senior therapist in your area if the treatment seems stalled.

Whatever you are up against is obviously serious, but should be treatable.

tg

[help4friend]

rage is the problem with my friend too.but his rage stays with him forever and he doesnt feel guilty except very very rarely

[Ted A Grossbart, Ph.D.]

See also comments on IED (intermittant explosive disorder) to one of the other questions.

Prioritize your safety!!

[yummymummy28]

this happens to my boyfriend too....waitin for counselling / help thru docs but heard nothing....not on medication...hes going to end up killin him self or hurting me....dunno what to do.