Why am I so ANGRY!!!

The last few weeks I have been feeling really angry. Honestly, I've been a real B**ch!! I'm not really sure what is going on. My stress has increased since both the kids and I have gone back to school, but it's nothing I can't handle. Every 5 minutes I want to rip someones head off. My poor hubby is walking on thin ice right now...why you ask??? I have no idea, all I know is that I feel like screaming most of the time. UGH!!! What is going on? Thanks for letting my rant. Morgan

Hormones maybe?? I don't know. Just wanted to let you know I care-- Rant on!! Kristi

Thanks for caring! I'm sure a lot of it has to do with hormones. I just hope it passes soon!! Morgan

Hi Morgan--Does your doctor have you on any antidepressants?  I know that depression is really bad after this surgery, and if I wasn't on them, my husband and son would have had their fill of my anger.  I know that being hungry and not being able to eat all that you desire might contribute to it.  I would encourage you to talk to your counselor or therapist that you saw before surgery and maybe he or she could recommend someone to see.  My therapist told me NOT to go off antidepressants for at least a YEAR after my surgery.  I have my own periods of depression, believe me, and feel sorry for myself cuz I feel like crap, but it's not nearly as bad as if I didn't have the meds.  Just a thought... Hope all goes well for you and you figure out what's going on.  Caryn

Thanks Caryn! I have thought about talking to my surgeon or PCP about the way I'm feeling. I am having a hard time sleeping which is contributing to my foul mood as well. I see my surgeon in a few weeks and will make sure to mention this to him. If this gets any worse I will make sure to see him sooner! Thanks so much for the advice! Morgan

Hello again--That was fast!  Not getting sleep makes things much worse.  I know.  I am also on Ambien which, if I didn't get sleep, I would go stark raving mad.  Can you call your therapist?  Has he or she made himself available to you?  Mine gave me her cell phone number in case of emergency, so I wouldn't hesitate to talk to her.  I know that meds aren't the answer to everything, but at times they do help.  Caryn

Well pretty much my advice is ditto on everyone else. Tell your surgeon, consult a therapist and try to practice some destressing at home. The best thing you've got going for yourself is you realise that something fishy is going on. After surgery depression is very likely and if you had it before surgery it is usually twice as bad or often. So it should be good to know that you are normal and that this is in no way your fault. We needed medical help to lose weight and it's ok to need a little bit more help to deal with all of it. Make sure you talk to your husband about the fact that mood swings are common after the surgery and will get better. Getting sleep is also a crucial factor in overall physical health and mental health. You've got a great attitude from what I can see and you'll get past this angry period. Good luck with everything. Christal

Morgan, As your body is losing weight, all the hormones that were stored in the fat cells are being released into your blood stream.  Imagine all nine months of pregnancy hormones being tossed into your body in less than half the time.  Anger is very common after high weight loss and as the above posters encouraged, see your doc and ask about an antidepressant.  My therapist won't even think about letting me come off my Cymbalta for at least one year. Good luck Holly

Thanks everyone for the support! I understand that hormones effect moode, I just didn't expect to feel THIS angry almost ALL of the time. I am taking your advice and talking to my Dr. tomorrow morning! Again, thanks for all of the advice and support. Morgan