The self-absorbed can be a protective mechanism of your PCS symptoms. It is not uncommon for PCS sufferers to exhibit schizoid personality traits (detaching from relationships with others). Others see these as self-absorbed behaviors. Those who understand the mind of PCS will think it may just be a withdrawing from others.

Your explosions with anger are very common. This is likely due to malfunctions in the adrenal gland. The medical term is adrenal cortical hyperfunction.

It is an over-expression of the fight or flight response system.

You may want to seek out a behavioral psychiatrist for help. He/she may be able to review your meds to help you, too.

Are you more irritable during different phases of the month? Your hormones can also be way out of balance. Again, not uncommon for PCS.

Many of us have had to quickly learn to turn and walk away without any explanation. You can always explain later, when you have regained your composure. Trying to excuse yourself or explain that you are about to explode usually just makes matters worse. Try to walk away.

Hope this helps. These are tough issues to deal with.

My best to you.