Snapping when upset

[heths]

I'm wondering if anyone else gets the following;

When there is something wrong with my boyfriend, I feel upset and worried and then sometimes I snap at him. And also like yesterday, I wasn't able to support him in the way I wanted because of how far I'd have to travel, I'm agoraphobic and the furthest I can get is 2 miles to a clinic. So I was upset about that, I felt like i'm weak and powerless to help him and I ended up snapping at him.

And the other thing is at the moment it's getting to the time of the month, and I've noticed during this time I get down on at least one of the days, and start saying horrible things and snapping at my boyfriend. It also feels like i've no control and like I can't stop myself saying the things at the time.

I feel like i'm a bad person, I hate upsetting people and always regret it after i've snapped. I wondered if anyone else can relate to any of this?



Heather

[whatisitnow]

Yes. I used to be like that when i was in a relationship about 3 years ago, about 5 days before periods. I would snap & become completely paranoid too. The poor guy used to be accused of cheating etc. The doctor gave me Diazapam in the end, which i had to take 5 days before my period for 5 days, but for no more than 5 days a month.(didnt want me to get addicted to them) It did help & i only needed them for a few months but the anxiety is coming back with pmt now so im off to see the doc when hes back off leave next week.

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[Alexandra]

Hi Heather

You are not alone hun i get like that sometimes, us senseative souls can't help being like that.

You are not a bad person Heather. We all get frustrated at times its a natural thing

Sending hugs to you ((((((((((((((((((Heather))))))))))))))))

Take Care

Alex

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[Daisybun]

Hi Heather
Yep I get snappy too and I find my anxiety and irritabilty is heightened by PMT, it was bad enough before but now - watch out!! So yu aren't alone


Take care
Daisybun

'This too will pass'

[heths]

Thank you all for your replies, they are reassuring and helpful.

I didn't know about Emotional Hijacking, thank you for explaining that Nigel.



Heather