Is my temper normal?

Question

I have a very bad temper. If i'm in a bad mood the smallest things can make me extremely angry. I then break everything i can reach until my temper dies down. It feels almost as though something inside me makes me stronger when i'm angrier. Is this normal?

Answer 1

So what you basically just said is "LADIES DON'T DATE ME"

lol

Answer 2

The fact that you asked this question indicates that your "internal voice" is telling you that no, it's not normal.

My question to you is:  What would you like to change about this?  There are so many opportunities for you to get help IF you want it.  I'd suggest counseling so you can get to the root of your anger.  If you are person of faith, go to your priest or minister.

Peace be with you.  

Answer 3

I think that everyone may get a certain way when they are angry. But it sounds like your temper is a little out of whack and I would seek some help for that.  

Answer 4

umm .. it could get worse if not controled ,,

try to count .. and if you can't drink water .. and if you cant , just wash your face and hands and feet .. only with water no need for soup ... and if you cant say "OHHHHHH, then scream to get you anger take a diffrent form ... than a physical one ,,,

also try to change the way you breath , try to take deep slow breaths

Iknow its hard to think and remember such stuff when you are angry but .. try tying a string on your hand or something to remind you ..

Good luck

Answer 5

normal is the wrong word.

it's very common, but it's not very healthy.  it will end up leaving you isolated and with poor social skills - not to mention leaving you with a lot of broken stuff around you.

if you're old enough to type, you're too old to be having temper tantrums.  you may feel like there's something controlling you or making you stronger at that time, but you're kidding yourself.  the control over your actions is with you, and you're far too old to be using your autonomy (control over your own actions) so irresponsibly.

take an anger management class.  and grow up.

Answer 6

Breakin things sounds dangerous but not abnormal . Ive known people who do that.

Answer 7

It's not what I would say normal, but it's not uncommon.  It sounds like you could have Manic Depression(Bipolar) A good friend of mine is bipolar and before we knew what was wrong, he would get into defense mode about every little thing.  He thought people were always out to get him and any little thing set him off.  He went to a psychiatrist who diagnosed him with bipolar-ism and is now on Abilify to control the mood swings.  I would see a psychiatrist and go from there.

Answer 8

The anger is not normal.

The adrenaline will make you stronger.

You should probably try to figure out what's making you so angry.  We tend to redirect anger, so even if you're just subconsciously pissed at yourself, you will probably tend to lash out at everything and everybody around you for the stupidest reasons.  

I've been there, so I know all about redirecting anger at myself outward onto others.

Answer 9

The feeling is normal, your response to it needs addressing.

I assume that you've tried walking away, and closing your eyes and counting to ten...if so, then I'd seek out some anger management classes before you are no longer able to focus your anger on objects...if you go on like this, you're going to start hitting out at people or animals...

then its all over.

Answer 10

If it's to the point where you're breaking things, it's not really normal. HOWEVER, I can relate, as my mother has recently found the need to cover up a hole in the wall due to my little stint of rage. Heh. Heheh.

But it's just an awful feeling, being that angry, I think. It's just like you have so much anger built up inside you that not even kicking in a wall could take you down a notch. I get it.

Answer 11

grow up, its not normal to break everything in sight. you probably just want attention. start acting like a grown up instead of a small child.  

Answer 12

I think it happens to other people, but I wouldn't say it is particularly constructive. Try getting a little bit angry and speaking your mind into your pillow each night before you go to bed in order to get rid of little bits of anger so they don't always build up into a storm. Or if it is people/their actions which make you angry, then tell them so they don't accidentally cause an atomic bomb. And getting those things off your chest may make you like the people more...they may not be making you angry on purpose. All that stuff sounded stupid to me the first time it was said to me, but it worked. So hopefully it will work for you before you get in a whole load of trouble/you are seen as too much of a liability for your angry smashing.