[xxxxcrystalxxxx]

I have to ask a question. I am experiencing alot of anger and I'm not sure what to do about it. I will be going to see a therapist but to date I haven't heard back for an appointment.

Last night I was driving with my husband. We were in the right lane stuck in traffic. Behind me I saw cars going into the breakdown lane and cutting in. I got so pist. I pulled my car over enough so they could not pass. My husband was like, "what the hell are you doing"? I told him it wasn't fair along with some swears. He said something to me and I snapped.

The rest of the night I ignored him. I went into another room. When we did talk I was so pist that I told him I didn't want to be with him anymore. I'm not sure why I felt that way. We've been together for 11 years and have a great relationship.

He told me last night that my anger is scaring him. He isn't sure why I am getting so mad.

I also noticed I am getting heart flutters. Not just when I'm mad. It happens even when I'm at rest.

Is this due to the injury, the Amitriptalyne, or stress.... I'm not quite sure. Any input would be appreciated.

I hope everyone is having a good day....

[Mark in Idaho]

Congested traffic is a tough place to be with PCS. Far too much stimulation to be able to keep thoughts and behavior in check.

It would be best to choose to not respond to such offenses as drivers using the break down lane to get ahead.

Getting "******" is not conducive to healing. You may feel you have every right to be upset but your brain does not respond well to such stress. I used to need to go home, take a propanolol (blood pressure med), and then find a distraction to get my body and mind settled.

Now, I just choose to ignore those other people, even the ones with 'arthritic fingers.' I feel so sorry for those people who have such arthritis in their hands that they can not control one of their fingers.

We need to choose our battles carefully. Our bodies will tend to over-react with increases in blood pressure and other heart abnormalities.

Maybe you need to have some blood pressure meds on standby. Do you have a blood pressure kit? I suggest everyone with PCS have one at home. It can help you understand your head aches. They are inexpensive, less than $30. Well worth the investment. Most stores with a pharmacy will carry them.

My best to you.

[xxxxcrystalxxxx]

Good Morning Mark,

Thank you for your advise. I actually work in Cardiology so yes I do have a BP monitor. I took my BP when I was having palpitations and it was high but high for me is normal for most. I always run low BP's. My heart rate though at rest was 118. I thought that was a little high. I'm reluctant to see one of my docs for this because this injury happened at work.

I did read in one of the posts that the Amitriptalyne can cause palpitations. I dont want to stop because it has minimized the severity and frequency of my headaches.

Im waiting for the psychiatrist's office to call me and schedule an appointment. Its been close to two weeks and I haven't heard anything. I called my Nuero's office yesterday who called them for me. I guess there is a big waiting list so she had to fill out an "urgent" request.

So right now it's a wait and see game.