Anger issues..

[alperchino]

Another bit of an embarrassing one guys, as anyone may know from my earlier posts I took a heavy amount of steroids in my earlier days and I am only 19 been clean for 10 months!! But I have massive rage issues since coming away from them.. At first I ignored it but then I threatened my uncle and my father and then threw my girl friends dad round his own house like a rag doll, it seems that this red mist comes down so quickly and i have no control what so ever sometimes not even remembering episodes, I've been to the gp she's not said much except that I was a penis for taking steroids which somehow I already know, it's a strange subject but I'm too strong to get so angry, don't know what I'll do and it kicks in so quick there's no like stairway to anger it's like straight up and im off nd people say they see it in my eyes I'm not even there it's a lost cause coz I've lost it big time, thanks for help and please do help, thanks again. Alex

[Brinjal]

See a different doctor. You need help not platitudes.

[NOX]

Like most drugs it will take a year or more until you are free of all the 'psychological' dependencies that go with them, this will I imagine include 'rage' episodes. I've got no personal experience of anabolic steroid misuse but I have of other drug misuse, and I can tell you that rage incidents, depression, feelings of anger and frustration are absolutely normal. You really do need a better Dr, who at least acknowledges what's going on and is proactive and encouraging in trying to help you. For yourself you can do sensible things like exercise, not things like weight lifting. I started running as a means of controlling stress and anger when I withdrew from drugs many years ago and coupled it with meditation and avoided high stress situations where I was likely to get an opportunity to kick off. So I dind't go to bars, allow myself to be around irritating people or otherwise jeopardise myself until feelings like this had abated. You're doing a great thing, and have accomplished a lot don't panic and don't fall at the last fence because you're not getting appropriate help from your GP. There are probably also self help groups on the net for anabolic steroid withdrawal.

[DTCwordfan]

would think that another doctor or your Citizens advice could steer you to a support group for this in your area - your symptoms are akin to drug withdrawal as Nox says.....the very fact that you recognise that you have an issue is half the battle.

[naomi24]

As has been said, you recognise you have a problem and that can only be a positive step. See another doctor and insist on being given proper, constructive, help. Charities like ‘Mind’ can also help.

http://www.mind.org.u...4Wv1K4CFUEMfAodUTs-ew

I have some experience of someone sufffering what I call the 'Red Mist Syndrome', and I know that violence – especially when uncontrollable as you’ve described - can only ever lead to misery for all concerned.

[jake-the-peg]

Have you ever considered taking up martial arts?

This might seem rather strange advice but I've been involved in them for about 10 years or so and I've seen some people with such issues really get control from it.

I've also seen a number drop out

As such I'm not 100% sure whether it truely helps or whether it just weeds out the ones that can't hack it.

On balance though I think it probably does help many. It helps develop self discipline and a respect for others but it does take time and commitment.

If you do try it you'll want to be up front with the instructor, some groups will be more up for taking on someone with your issues than others so if they say no don't take it personally

[EDDIE51]

The first thing to do is get a diffrent doctor, your GP is being very stupid and unhelpful. It's great that you have realised that you need help but your GP is incompetent at best get another one.

[EDDIE51]

The NHS has anger management counselling available , see this link, I do not know why your GP did not refer you. As I said get another doctor !
http://www.nhs.uk/con...ges/Introduction.aspx

[alperchino]

Cheers for the links everyone and cheers for the help, my gp just said there was no help and that I should stay away from them, but I hate to say this but they made me feel like superman, all the time so much confidence so much everything and now it's gone and it's truly such a difficult thing to not go back, and Naomi I hear a few people saying they have heard of the red mist syndrome but I'm glad someone's admitted its a bad thing for all involved, my job may not help I'm a bouncer and before Christmas I got it given to me a few times, Eddie really appreciate the links, can't believe I've seen 2 gps at he same surgery that plainly said there was no problem and only an idiot would begin to take them again, really pleased with that guys I'll keep you all updated on here. Alex

[EDDIE51]

Your job is definately NOT helping. People will realise they can wind you up and try it on. You need to get a diffrent job as well as a diffrent doctor.
Almost certainly too much to cope with at present so concentrate on getting a new doctor for a start.

[suzy123]

...................all the time so much confidence so much everything and now it's gone and it's truly such a difficult thing to not go back

Its my experience in my work and personal life that coming off such drugs is great but all connecting issues need to be addressed as well. Dont rule out counselling for your confidence issues. Well done for taking full responsibility for your anger - now find the help and support that is out there. You dont have to struggle with it alone.

[boxtops]

Al, definitely ask your GP to refer you for anger management counselling - the surgery can do that (although you might have to wait until April, at this stage of the financial year most NHS services are right up against the end of their budgets). Tell them you've heard about this service and ask for a referral - it is fine to do that, given your history. Good luck with it, and keep talking to us on here.

[alperchino]

Cheers boxtops, trying to get an appointment with my gp currently seems a nightmare, I really appreciate all feedback, it is a truly horrible feeling this thing I get to call rage. Will update when can:). Al

[tamborine]

clench your fists & dig your nails into your hands to remind you of your anger issues. Your brain will concentrate on the pain from your nails & calm you down.