I get it all the time. Just about every day.

All the time especially at night before bed. Or times when I'm really tired. Medication helps. I use Ativan.

I get it alot too. It is the disease, not you.

Yep, me too. It's the illness.

Yes, worse after dinner and during hormone fluctuations. Absolutely CFS related but could be relieved with medical intervention. I use Valerian and it's been a bit better since I take cortisol.

Yep, me too! I have now been on my period for 13 days and counting; believe me, my nerves are shot! Between perimenopause and CFS, I am a complete basket case.

yup, irritability, mood swings, anger..... and yes everything gets blown out of proportion!

This is definately part of the illness. 3 of my meds focus on anxiety, mood swings, and frustration levels. Let me tell ya, when my moods swing you better duck!!

Yes, definitely part of the illness. I used to get very emotionally, lots of tears when I was stressed, tired. Little things could set me off. Things have gotten better with pacing, counseling, and learning to cope. Plus over the last 6 months I have been taking PeaNrich (mood adaptogen, blue green algae) as recommnended by my alternative health nurse practitioner. The primary ingredients are: Organic Aphanizomenon flos-aquae Extract. I take 1 capsule daily in the AM on an empty stomach. I take 2-3 extra on the days when I am having an emotional "crash". I believe it has really helped to stabilize my emotions. Also remember it is OK to cry. Life has thrown us a tough illness with which to deal. Come here anytime to vent, and I will happily join any pity party hosted by you.

seems like I am not alone with this then, thanks all for making me feel a little more "normal" :-)

I competely lost it on wednesday but I am a little calmer now - things more in perspective, until the next time.........

I have severe mood swings just before a flare up. I also wig out when I'm in horrid pain. Some times I think I don't even realize how much I hurt until I freak out over something really tiny, then feel terrible about it. Cymbalta helps some with these swings-but I still get them. My new tactic is to try to warn my family when I hurt especially bad so they give me a little more space.

Glad you've found some comfort. I just got done crying because I'm having company in two days and am worried about the cleaning. WHAT? I know they don't care. But I do. Everything seems like such a big deal and a stressor to me.
Tell you what though, after I finish crying, I feel much better. I know it's the disease. I never felt so emotional before. Just another nasty aspect of the illness. Hang in there. Smile. Drink ginger root. Eat chocolate!!!!

Glad you've found some comfort. I just got done crying because I'm having company in two days and am worried about the cleaning. WHAT? I know they don't care. But I do. Everything seems like such a big deal and a stressor to me.
Tell you what though, after I finish crying, I feel much better. I know it's the disease. I never felt so emotional before. Just another nasty aspect of the illness. Hang in there. Smile. Drink ginger root. Eat chocolate!!!!

My response duplicated, have no idea why. I might cry.

Hope you cope ok with your visitors coming. I know that thing about everything being a stressor - I am continually thinking "What will people think?!" - truth is mostly people dont notice stuff but I do and it is hard to change.