Is This A Disorder or is it just a symptom of ADHD?!
Question: Is This A Disorder or is it just a symptom of ADHD.?
Okay so i have adhd (if this has anything else to do with it) but i always try to be optimistic and happy and encouraging and generally overall i am described as being really sweet. Sometimes, rarely, i have these outbursted where i get really angry with myself. I tend to take it out on others by like hitting them in the arm or throwing there cell phone without noticing that something is wrong. i cant control myself and i dont really take notice of what i do and i cant understand at that moment that it is acually hurting them. when i get home i may just kick my bed or punch the ground but i dont feel any pain. is there something wrong.? its not often like once every month at the most. Health Question & Answer
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You didn't mention if you are currently on medication or not. You also didn't mention whether you have ever been in therapy to deal with ADHD. That information could help... nonetheless... here it goes:
With non-medicated or stimulant medicated ADHD (after the medication has worn off) there can be symptoms of anxiety or outbursts of anger, especially from ages 10-14. The reason is that you understand that it isn't appropriate behaviour, but you are REACTIONARY. When you become frustrated, you react through demonstration. There may be times you aren't sure of all of the details when you become angry.
If you ARE medicated properly and still struggle, you may consult with your parents about seeing someone and being tested for other disorders. That may simply "ease your mind" and let you know that you are normal, you just have things to deal with.
From the way you wrote the question, I'm guessing that you are highly intelligent and the only thing wrong is the ADHD. So what do you do if THAT is the case.? You can go to therapy just so you have someone to talk you through some things. You will know it is confidential so it would be like having a good friend without stress. If that isn't an option, you may talk to your medical doctor to see if the medication (if you take any) is in need of a doseage adjustment. Your hormones may have you metabolizing the meds faster and not be as effective.
In the mean time, here is my advice. Try to pinpoint things that seem to cause you to beome angry with yourself. You may be able to do this easily, or it may be a variety of things. Once you do that, see if there is a "hint" of feeling that you get before you have your outburst. If there is, you can take steps to counteract the reaction. For one thing, if you feel yourself begin to be frustrated, either physically remove yourself from the situation, or mentally try to think of things that are relaxing to you. This could be trying to focus on a video game you like, or think of the next thing you want to eat. Whatever it is, remember that you are important to yourself. Nothing that happens is really a direct result of your words or actions. If you contribute in some way, understand that we all make mistakes and time heals most of them. Life, even in that moment, isn't worth the energy you channel with anger. Relax, understand you aren't perfect, and just try to work on being the best you that you can and when you mess up, be glad that you know what you can work on!
Be honest with your parents, be good to yourself. That is the key to your future.Health Question & Answer
With non-medicated or stimulant medicated ADHD (after the medication has worn off) there can be symptoms of anxiety or outbursts of anger, especially from ages 10-14. The reason is that you understand that it isn't appropriate behaviour, but you are REACTIONARY. When you become frustrated, you react through demonstration. There may be times you aren't sure of all of the details when you become angry.
If you ARE medicated properly and still struggle, you may consult with your parents about seeing someone and being tested for other disorders. That may simply "ease your mind" and let you know that you are normal, you just have things to deal with.
From the way you wrote the question, I'm guessing that you are highly intelligent and the only thing wrong is the ADHD. So what do you do if THAT is the case.? You can go to therapy just so you have someone to talk you through some things. You will know it is confidential so it would be like having a good friend without stress. If that isn't an option, you may talk to your medical doctor to see if the medication (if you take any) is in need of a doseage adjustment. Your hormones may have you metabolizing the meds faster and not be as effective.
In the mean time, here is my advice. Try to pinpoint things that seem to cause you to beome angry with yourself. You may be able to do this easily, or it may be a variety of things. Once you do that, see if there is a "hint" of feeling that you get before you have your outburst. If there is, you can take steps to counteract the reaction. For one thing, if you feel yourself begin to be frustrated, either physically remove yourself from the situation, or mentally try to think of things that are relaxing to you. This could be trying to focus on a video game you like, or think of the next thing you want to eat. Whatever it is, remember that you are important to yourself. Nothing that happens is really a direct result of your words or actions. If you contribute in some way, understand that we all make mistakes and time heals most of them. Life, even in that moment, isn't worth the energy you channel with anger. Relax, understand you aren't perfect, and just try to work on being the best you that you can and when you mess up, be glad that you know what you can work on!
Be honest with your parents, be good to yourself. That is the key to your future.Health Question & Answer