Feeling really irritable and angry today. I feel as if I’m at breaking point. I don’t want to become aggressive or hurt anyone. I told the nurses how I’m feeling but I think they can tell cause I’ve been yelling at other patients for being too noisy.
Is this normal? Any advice how to calm down?
I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this. From what you said it makes it sound like you’re in a hospital. Is it some sort of partial hospitalization? I just ask because I’ve never been allowed to have my phone with me in a psych unit, and there is never any computer there for patient use. Can’t they give you anything, like Ativan?
I’m glad you’re back in the hospital. We were really fearful for you yesterday. Maybe you could talk to your pdoc about getting on a benzodiazepine, if you think your irritability comes from stress and anxiety.
colouring/drawing
breathing exercises
herbal tea
light stretching
meditation/mindfulness
I live in Nz in the city I’m in we are allowed phones on the ward. I’m sectioned at the moment. I have clonazapam but it’s not helping enough. I just had a spa bath and feel very slightly calmer.
I’m sorry about worrying you guys. I think I might be so angry because I was literally inches away from you know what. I am on 2mg clonazapam morning and lunch then up to 2mg pro.
Thanks @Tomasina
Always Princess! 
I’m happy to see you on the forums! 
They allow us phones on the wards in some hospitals here, too. 
I used to swing my arms around (in the air) or hit a sturdy wall with the heel of my hand when I was angry.
I’m really trying not to do stuff like that 
You’re doing well, Princess! 
Thanks @Tomasina
But that’s a harmless way to defuse the anger. Are you afraid to let someone know you’re angry?
I’ve told the nurses but yes I guess I am afraid. I also get triggered by myself being angry because any type of anger triggers me even if it’s myself from my ptsd from my dad getting angry.
You did well to share this with the nurses, @princess! It’s very important to keep communicating with the hospital. I’m proud of you!
“Defusing” the anger would not trigger anything at all. It is simply an outlet for it.
@PinCushion, she has very serious, life-threatening issues with injuring her hands. For some people, smacking a wall might be helpful (though I broke a bone in my thumb doing just that), but it’s really a step in the wrong direction for @princess.
@princess, I think it’s very smart of you to be so conscious of this.
My hitting was controlled and with the padded heel of my hand. But I’m sorry I didn’t know @princess 's hand injuries. Swinging at the air couldn’t hurt. Only know what worked for me and I apologize for “playing doctor” when I’m not qualified.
It’s ok you weren’t to know if I do anything bad with the hands they will restrain me but thanks for your suggestion!
Thank you @Rhubot 