I didn't know that when you quit drinking you stop being human and experience emotions. You become a Vulcan?

Is there anything that is playing on your mind or something that you should be addressing or doing that you are not?

Sometimes i get angry at something when the problem is actually elsewhere.

Or often my anger is a sign of something else, for me it's usually fear.

Also being in a lot of physical pain can make me snappy.

lol beso! hahahahahahha!!

Bob, you're still human. I lose my temper on occasion at work, although it's MUCH less frequently (used to be a daily occurrence!)

When I get irritated at one of my field techs on the phone, I tend to get loud and cuss and I honestly don't mean to and I don't want to do it, it's something that I know I need to work on.

I did it the other day as a matter of fact and I made signs with markers that read "shhhhh....simmer down please...." and gave them to my 2 close friends who sit beside me. lol!

They both made me swear that I wouldn't get pissed if they held them up if I got obnoxious and loud. haha! But I really really don't want to do that and often times, I'm not even aware how loud I am. Hope it helps! ha!

Maybe it was just a reminder that you still have some work to do....I wouldn't worry to much about it. You're aware so therefore you can try not to do it again right? :)

I lose my temper.

Yes. You lost your temper.

It's part of being human- BeingSober actually has a point on that one. I think the difference between healthy and unhealthy is how long we choose to dwell on the anger or carry it with us. The sheer fact that you noticed means a lot. As long as you're not holding a grudge, I think you'll be just fine.

Man, I sure am glad I never lose MY temper. ;)

Maybe because something bothered you enough to make you angry. Sounds like a 10th will clear the issue. If the anger continued I'd talk it over with my sponsor or sober others I can trust...

You could look at what was affected in you:

pocketbook, self-esteem, ambition, security, etc...

Then, you can ask yourself why you have such a reliance on the thing in you that was affected.

You might then try to surrender the importance you have on such things.

Inevitably, you may find that you are identified with things of the mind and ego.

You might try to simply become aware of the feeling of these things as they arise in your consciousness.

Notice how they arise, and then slowly pass away. Give them as much importance as you would any other sensation or irritation.

Pray.

We all lose our tempers using or not - we are human you know.

Peace.

Maybe your just having a bad day,?? i lose my temper on or off the drink ....its human nature :) x

I actually want to go apologize to the girl running the checkout at the local hardware store who had to put up with long lines, angry people and me!

Bob, if you do that it would probably make her day!