For the past few days I've been starting to feel more and more angry and irritable as well really numb with most emotions. Im not sure why but I keep getting very angry specifically at my cat even though usually I never mind her. I also just seem to all of a sudden have no sympathy and not really care. I keep thinking I'm becoming a sociopath or psychopath even though this just popped up the past few days. I'm 16 and have never had much history of getting easily angered or irritated in really any way but it seems to just have come out of nowhere and it's constantly bothering me. The emotional numbness is just as bad as the anger because I seem to never feel many emotions and don't seem to care about really about anything. I'm not sure what's happening but I don't see my therapist till Wednesday and I don't know if I can make it or not. Also I have been really tired throughout the day, sleep weirdly, and get fevers for no reason. I'm just scared something is happening and I'll eventually go crazy and harm someone or I will harm myself
Jacob, is there anything going on in your life that is upsetting you or causing you stress? School? Family? Relationships? Or anything else? Try to think about this for a little bit .
I’m really glad you’re going to speak with a therapist because they can really help. The worst thing people do sometimes is be alone with these issues which is not good at all.Really open up to the therapist just like you have done here . Dont hold anything back. Talkabout anything and everything because the therapist sees this every single day with people and they truly want to help.
The emotional numbness and anger had to come from somewhere or some thing that is buried inside of you and that is where the therapist can help you. Sometimes people bury bad experiences because they are too difficult and hurtful to bring to the surface. That happens a lot. Very often, people are depressed and are not even aware of that.
Emotional numbness and anger can be symptoms of depression also.
There’s definitely a reason for those feelings
. It must be very difficult for you and I’m sorry you have to go through this.
But the great thing is that you are going to get some help and I know from experience that it’s such a relief even to just vent your feelings to someone else!
please stay positive. Wednesday will be here before you know it.
The best thing to do would be to keep busy doing something you enjoy. Even go for walks, see and appreciate the beauty of nature, or help somebody do something they need,.etc
It’s the simple things in life that make us truly happy.
The worst thing to do right now is sit around and think about everything, plus the time will seem to be going slower.
So the more you do the faster the days will go by and before you know it, you’ll be speaking with the therapist.
One thing I do every day especially when laying down to go to sleep is to listen to some great audio meditations on YouTube for depression, anxiety, sleep, etc. they completely relaxed me and very often give me a new perspective on how to conquer negative feelings and emotions. There are so many to choose from. You can even listen to some on just relaxation or some really good positive self affirmations.
I’m sure you are a great person who has a lot to offer this world.
You just need some support right now to get through this difficult time and you WILL get through it! 😁
remember to take one day at a time. Each day, think of one thing or one great quality that you have. Be kind to kitty, he/she doesn’t understand and is frightened.☹️
and keep going to counseling even when you start to feel better.
you’re going to be just fine and please we are always here for you.!
We really do care about each other on this forum so please let us know how you are doing .
❤️❤️❤️👍😁
If you absolutely are having difficulty before Wednesday, I wanted to share this number with you. You can speak with someone 24/7 and they can help you. The number is 1-800-273-8255. It is completely confidential. Take care.
Thank you for the number and kind words. I have been inside a ton and been on my computer a lot due to the freezing weather and snow outside. Turns out it's one of the coldest years we've had. That might also explain the fever and feeling sick. It's just strange that I've been so angry recently, usually my stress puts it into panic attacks or anxiety attacks instead of anger. My parents say it could be my hormones since I am 16 but I'm not 100% sure. Hopefully this anger and numbness I'm having will pass soon because I really haven't been feeling myself and I know I would never like to be mean to others, especially my cat.
you are very welcome. I can tell by how you write that you really don’t want to be mean or angry. I can tell you’re a good person. hang in there and don’t forget even when you’re not feeling well, to try to laugh and smile little things! 😸❤️
Hi I have been feeling like you lately too feeling angry and i get irriataid very easy i do spend most of my time indoors do to my anxiety and ibs problems i think being cooped inside to long makes you feel crazy i have two dogs i seems to get angry for little things they do but i know its not there fault there just pets.. my dogs usely help me feel calm but lately its not working.