Angry, Upset, Resentful... Are these normal feelings?
By risris24
@risris24 (712)
United States
June 22, 2008 11:15pm CST
Lately I have been so angry, upset and resentful, not to mention several other emotions. So many mixed emotions have been running through my mind and I have become very irritable and confrontational towards complete strangers and even those close to me. I am not usually like this and there is no one specific thing that is bothering me, it is several small things that are making me feel like this but I feel like maybe I have just hit a rough spot and I just want it to disappear because it is a horrible feeling to feel this way.
Has anyone felt this way? Do these feelings go away?
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14 responses
@chitchat (179)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Maybe you need a vacation, a break from your regular routine. Maybe you need a hug, someone to talk to. Maybe you just need a good cry--let it all out. I'm sure you'll feel better soon. I cant guarantee it, but I hope I'm right. I felt like that before. I was really depressed. I don't honestly remember how I got out of it but I did. I think it helped that I had friends and family around. They never knew about my depression. I learned how to hide it to keep everyone off my back about it. So I had to fake feeling okay in front of everyone, and eventually I did start feeling okay again.
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@risris24 (712)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Thats very similar to my situation. Everyday I put on a happy face, or as happy as I can pretend to be in front of my family and friends but it is getting harder and I am starting to just lash out at everyone. I don't want anyone to worry, but I am worried because I just can't seem to bounce back. Thanks for your advice.
@Icyfairy (284)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
23 Jun 08
i thinks it normal to feel this way sometimes. i feel like that alot and its usually because of several small problems that just seem to never go away. but i think that if you just tough it out you will figure out how to solve watever problem that is bothering you. or maybe you just need to relax for a while and try to forget about watever it is that is making you feel this way. i hope this helps and i hope that you get back to your normal self soon
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@carrotcake14 (361)
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
Yes it's completely normal. I'm also like that sometimes and I usually felt guilty bout it.If only I could take control of my temper then I don't have to suffer like that. At times, i just tend not talk too much and be silent for a while to avoid any conflicts to people around me.
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@ketybhagat (4123)
• India
24 Jun 08
This happened to me too towards manopause, I kept eating up everybody left right and centre. I was short tempered and made life hell for all. Maybe that is the cause if your are around that age. Otherwise, it is natural to feel like this somethimes. You feel the world is against you. At such times, try deep breathing. Relax and make your mind blank as far as possible. Then count the little blessings God has given to you. Easire said than done, but slowly it will come with practice. Maybe when you feel real low, go shopping. Buy yourself something nice. It always helps me. Shopping is one best way to relax. Take your friends and go for a movie and lunch. I hope this helps. Keep smiling and the world smiles back.
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@frankiecesca (2489)
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24 Jun 08
I think at some stage of of us feel like that when things just bog us doen like the boring routine of everyday life and not getting to have enough fun so it all becomes a chore.
It gets better though and the rough patch will eventually pass! x
@guybrush (4658)
• Australia
24 Jun 08
It sounds a bit like hormonal imbalance, risris. (I'm assuming you're a woman!) I think sometimes our bodies get a bit run down - maybe you're not eating properly at the moment for some reason, and might be having too much sugar, for instance. Are you getting plenty of sunshine, and some Vitamin D? I find when I'm feeling really crappy, a brisk walk helps blow the cobwebs away and makes me feel much better, even though I often have to force myself to go. I hope you are feeling more on top of things very soon!
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@heartonfire (4119)
• Denmark
23 Jun 08
ow yes, it happens to me,and i can't controle them.. i get irritated by everything and anything..i think i could shout at you even for smiling at me..lol.. i really try to help myself sometimes but it's useless.. so i avoid seing many people those days,and try keep it quiet,all by myself.
i think it's a resul of stress,or frustrations that we all have,and at some point they blow up.
and i am sorry for not being able to give u an advice..i just wanted to say that it happens to me too, and especially if i am tired or if it's very hot outside and i don't feel good and they keep asking me what's wrong,what i want... why don't i speak..lol
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@missybal (4490)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Honestly I feel that the little things that have built up are what put me is that disagreeable mood the most. I get like that and the whole world better stay out of my way... I seem to do better if it was just one big things but when you got a whole lot coming at you all at once no matter how small and insignificant they seem to others they mean a lot. Just take some time out for yourself and do something you want or buy something you've been wanting and it helps get you through it. That's what I do. You got to be a little selfish every once in a while. Hope you get to feeling well again real soon.
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@p3halliwel2005 (3156)
• Philippines
23 Jun 08
I am sorry to hear that you are feeling this way. I guess what I would do if I was in this situation. I will go to a spa and have a massage, pamper myself a bit, go shopping , watch a movie...just relax. Hope you would feel much better soon.
@Alucifer89 (292)
• India
23 Jun 08
That actually happens a lot to me .. I short temperd, but i try to control it .. so sooner or later, when little things add up, it gets hard to control things. But i dont snap and start being irrtated by everything and everyone. I talked to a few people about it, older people .. they suggested me that if i relax for a bit .. and take on each one o fthese small things slowly and calmly, it'd feel like im making progress and the feeling of making things better will take place of anger. It helped me a few times ...
Just try and think about the little thingst that are bothering you, can you solve first one .. how. Would it be worth it, how ar e yopu to proceed after. Then take on the 2nd thing. It helps, at least it works for me.
Take Care ;) ..
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@Betty740 (19)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Sure everyone feels this way sometimes, but just think of all the beautiful things that are in the world and the great people that you have met and will meet. you are a special person and you should let it show, I know it is hard sometimes but when I get down I just think of something great and what a wonderful place this is and how hard our forefathers and mothers had to work to make it this great place for us, just over a 100 years ago there was no cars no central heat, no bathrooms inside and no electricity, just think we have it made, the climate is mild no major ice ages or anything like that no large animal that are waiting to eat you at every turn. this is a great time and place to be.
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@fiona08 (454)
• United States
23 Jun 08
Everyone goes through short phases of this type. It is Ok, and will probably go away by itself. It is not normal, though if it hangs around and drags you down for long periods of time. If it goes beyond a couple weeks, I would seek professional help. Chemical depression will not go away on its own, or if it does, it will likely be back. Rest and relaxation are good suggestions, but if it is something you deal with for too long a period, those things will not even help. When a person is chemically depressed, the things in life that normally give them pleasure just don't anymore. It is hard to find joy in anything when you are depressed. Hopefully yours is of the average, short lived variety, and you will be back to yourself in no time. I just wanted to point out the time so you don't needlessly stay miserable if you need medical attention. Good luck!
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@kaytee717 (188)
• United States
23 Jun 08
I think it is very normal and real. Most people (at least people I know) go through ruts. Is like a domino affect, when it rains in pours. You just need to try to keep a positive attitude and your friends and family Im sure can tell your just not yourself. And Im sure they all love you and arent taking it personal! Lean on them for love, support and sometimes sanity! Theraphy also works because its unobjective and you dont deal with the person in your everday life! Give that a shot if you want :-) A vacation is also good if that works w/$, try to plan alittle get away, cant do that get a few friends and dont leave your apartment, cook, chat, just relax AND SHUT OFF YOUR PHONE! Tell people where you are incase of an emergency! But step back and take a few deep breaths!
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