Do you think i have an anger issue? or mental issue?

Question

the other day me and my father got into a HUGE argument so instead of continuing to argue, i walked outside. i started hyperventilating extremely hard and fast, and then i felt my upper body feel numb(like pins and needles feeling) and i got sharp pains in my stomach and head . i was walking back and forth trying to calm myself down. it felt like i was running on pure adrenalin or something. so i sit down, and clench my fists. then my dad decided to follow me outside and said how this whole argument was my fault and he should disown me so i pulled a knife out of my pocket. i didn't open it i just had it in my hand, i was seriously contemplating killing him but i didn't. eventually he went away. do you think i have an anger issue or does this happen to everyone? this has happened to me before. my mom wants me to get it checked out, should i?

Answer 1

Ya i think you should get it checked out. It is not normal to carry a knife around with you in your pocket, and is definitely not normal to pull it out and threaten your dad with it.

Answer 2

yeah (a little)

Answer 3

You might have both if you can not control yourself. See a Psyquiatrist before you turn into a serial killer.

Two wrongs don't make a right.

Answer 4

Should you get it checked out? In my opinion, I'd say yes, and not because your mom wants you to. You need to do it for yourself.

I believe you have both issues. The anger issue can most likely be controlled by taking some form of anger management program. When your dad appeared outside and told you he should disown you, argument was your fault - could have been dismissed as an idle threat. The fact that you were "seriously contemplating killing him" when you withdrew your knife suggests that there are probably several serious issues you have with your dad that are unsolved.

As for yourself, I would recommend that you leave some space between you and your dad for awhile. Don't get caught up in discussion which can lead to outburts, as neither of you will benefit. To help yourself regarding your sudden "knife" reaction, you may want to talk to your doctor about getting a referral to a reputable psychologist or psychiatrist to find out exactly what is causing your violent tendency. A professional knows all the signs and symptoms of disorders, mental illnesses, psychopathy and the like. If you react in such an extreme way to your dad's unacceptable behavior (even if is a threat) there may be more than just anger underlying in your subconscious.

As for your dad, if he has a drinking problem, he obviously needs help the most. However, it will be up to him to get it. I discovered years ago that you cannot tell someone (especially someone close to you, such as family) to go get help regarding alcoholism. They have to want to do it on their own. Unfortunately, many people don't see their problem or refuse to admit they have one. Best to both of you.

Answer 5

It sounds like you do have a small anger problem. And if you pulled out a knife and thought about killing your dad I would have to say you should probably get checked out or take some anger management classes before you actually do kill someone or get into a physical fight. Cause then you would go to jail AND have to take anger management classes.