[Joannetb]

I was wondering if it is odd that I might be having some odd outbursts of anger in inappropriate places. I yelled at my husband in the mall today...understandably he walked away. I have Never been an angry person, (having raised my son with disabilities I have always been patient...too patient, my family would say, my step kids love me and tells I'm the best step mom).

For whatever reason, perhaps being in the mall on a crowded day wasn't a good idea, but it's no excuse for me to have lost my control and start yelling...about Popcorn of all things.

Wondering if anyone has strategies ex experience with this.



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[Mark in Idaho]

For me, the strategy would be to not go to the mall on such a busy day. PCS does not tolerate such over-stimulation and even a bit of conflict. The important part to this scenario is learning to recognize the early stage of over-stimulation then leave the over-stim environment.

Your family needs to be willing to accommodate you when you say, "I've had enough and I need to leave right now." But, you also need to learn to recognize the need to say so.

It is a hard situation but many of us have been through it.

Try being over-stimulated at the airport and try to get through the security checkpoint. Then, try to maintain composure while two or more TSA agents are barking orders at the same time. I now get an escort through the check point. Just too much going on.

[packersrule]

I find that wearing ear plugs really helps. The noise takes a toll and then I just break. I find with the ear plugs, I can focus on just one item.

You need to have a plan for escape before you reach zero. I will tell my wife and go sit in the car or outside.

I try to remember that it's me and ask for help. The mall is full of triggers and you should explain that it will be difficult.

[Joannetb]

That's great advice on both accounts. I do wear ear plugs at work for most of the day so that I can filter all the stimulation. Also I need to become a little more used to saying things like "this is too much right now" or "I have to go now". I have felt guilty thinking that way but I may be causing my side effects to last longer or maybe feel worse. After today (my sister's 50th birthday...which I will be wearing ear plugs at) I am going to try to stay away from events and places that are difficult for a little while. Thanks again so much.


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[Bud]

When at home or others homes I go to the bathroom and stay a bit longer than necessary...elsewhere I go to the bathroom but don't like sitting around in a store restroom, it's still a break though.

Bud

[MicroMan]

These issues are a daily struggle for me and many with PCS. Overstimulation in one form or another is always the cause. Finding work arounds, getting to recognise when things are becoming "too" intense, and finding a place where I can get some isolation/reprieve are keys for me.