You just nailed one of my biggest mania red flags. When I want to go down to the bar and fight someone that 'deserves' a beat down- yeah... that would by dysphoric mania.

Get your meds adjusted pronto. Start your crisis plan so you won't go full-blown manic. ((hugs))

Hey X, anger is a big deal for me. Somebody at a bar would look cross eyed at me and I'd want to mix it up.

The anger ebbs and flows with me. It is at its worst when I'm manic or extremely depressed.

Maturity helps, as does constantly reminding yourself to mellow out. Also, I had to quit booze for a long time, even though I wasn't much of a drinker. Just the one or two beers would lower my impulse control.

With regard to the anger, meditating helps, as does being aware of your feelings, the whole mindfulness thing. Also, for me, Aikido helped. Aikido is a defensive martial art. You learn how to handle violent attacks without hurting the attacker. It was actually a very good anger management tool for me.

Good luck!

my frustration and agitation makes me want to fight... and i agree it is a red flag to problems... that is when i make sure that i take my meds... and if i need to call somebody or get on here... i hope that you get to feeling more better... hugzzzz and good luck