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How can I learn to better manage my anger? I think it’s usually caused by sensory overstimulation and alexithymia (difficulty identifying or expressing emotions). I’ve been trying self-care and being more aware of my triggers, such as social situations and changes in routine, to hopefully prevent meltdowns. I think I default to anger when overwhelmed because I used to cry so much that it made others uncomfortable, to the point that exes left me for being “too emotional.” So now I’m traumatized, and I express my feelings through verbal aggression and occasionally I have involuntary violent outbursts. I don’t want to be this way. I know I need more therapy, but I was just wondering if anyone has similar experiences.
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I have the same problem dude. It sucks that some partners don't understand
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I get angry when over stimulated as well. I often find I either get so angry I become non verbal and if I don’t unwillingly become non verbal I choose to go mute as I find it does help personally. (Also it helps that I don’t say anything in anger to loved ones) Anger sometimes just needs time to fade away but watching a show or listen to music is helpful. Ironically enough listening or watching something more dramatic rather than lighthearted helps me, maybe because it allows me to see anger and deeper feelings be expressed without having to do it myself.
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I have this happen a lot sometimes I listen to music sometimes I do nothing last night my partner told me to quit my out burst like I could just stop it and I almost self harmed so there is many ways to deal with out bursts both good and bad most important is to talk to a doctor on how to find a healthy way good luck to u 😥🙏
To clarify - I had violent outbursts as a young child as well due to sensory overload, but this behavior has recently resurfaced due to a high-stress life event.
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