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With the Omaha shooting, I'm wondering:
Have you ever been violent or do you have a propensity for violence?
As a young man, I played rugby and football and other violent sports. I wouldn't back down from fights. In fact, I'd waltz right into them. A huge guy picked on my brother in college and I tore him apart. I never started anything, but I had a temper and a but of an attitude.
I'm not proud of this. Every time I got that angry, I don't know whether it was the adrenaline or what, but I'd crash for a week after.
I've mellowed alot. Also, I haven't had more than a beer or two at a sitting in years and years. Alcohol does indeed make people violent.
Have you ever been violent or do you know any violent people? Do you know any folks who you think might do something like what happened at that mall?
How have you dealt with anger/violence issues?
In my case, I'm more thoughtful, older and wiser.
If this topic makes you uncomfortable, you don't have to answer this.
Have you ever been violent or do you have a propensity for violence?
As a young man, I played rugby and football and other violent sports. I wouldn't back down from fights. In fact, I'd waltz right into them. A huge guy picked on my brother in college and I tore him apart. I never started anything, but I had a temper and a but of an attitude.
I'm not proud of this. Every time I got that angry, I don't know whether it was the adrenaline or what, but I'd crash for a week after.
I've mellowed alot. Also, I haven't had more than a beer or two at a sitting in years and years. Alcohol does indeed make people violent.
Have you ever been violent or do you know any violent people? Do you know any folks who you think might do something like what happened at that mall?
How have you dealt with anger/violence issues?
In my case, I'm more thoughtful, older and wiser.
If this topic makes you uncomfortable, you don't have to answer this.
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I am violent when I get into a mixed episode or rage. It's something I try to control. I destroyed my apt once and threw the vacume cleaner overhead down the hallway. I have been physical with my husband so having a baby scares the hell outta me.
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i def have anger issues. lashing out usually feels good. or if i don't like someone letting them know i can kick there ass usually feels good. however it is totally uncool.
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Before meds, I had a nasty temper that I took out on my second husband. I don't remember ever physically hurting him, but I was a real bitch when it came to verbal violence. I am glad, for his sake, my sake, and the sake of our three kids, that we do not live together anymore.
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