Do you have any type of outlet to vent that anger friend? A tea kettle would explode eventually if there were no way for the pressure to get out. Tai Chi helps me a lot.

Yeah, after awhile the frustration leads to anger. It sucks and it's VERY DANGEROUS.

There's a good chance that the Zoloft is making things worse. It made me worse. It leads to suicide a lot, too.

Depressants have been proven totally bad for PTSD. They make it a lot worse. Most doctors do not know about that yet.

There is a medicine that works 89% of the time. Have you read about it?

http://dailystrength.org/c/Post-Traumatic_Stress_Disorder/forum/3989322-works-89-time

Also, propranolol is really good. It stops panic attacks and flashbacks. Geodon is best for the anger, though.

Let us know how you're doing! :)

I know what you mean, sometimes I feel like kicking the living daylight out of somebody... kicking the living daylight out of a pillow instead is a great way of letting it out without harming anyone (including yourself).
Also I agree with the Tai Chi mentioned below, great way to relax yourself. I also swim a lot ...basicly anything that will set that anger into moving your arms and legs in a non harming way will help.

Sounds like you are having a lot of moodiness and irritability...which is par for the course with PTSD.

The Highs and Lows you describe can be treated with a Mood Stabilizer, like Lamictal. That will help even out your moods.

It's normal for some PTSD'ers to have the highs and lows...

Anger, yes...that's another biggie...journaling, exercise, punching bags may help let it out. Screaming can help too...but not so you're screaming all the time.

I agree with Brillante, Zoloft, an SSRI, has been found NOT to be effective with PTSD.

With PTSD, you treat the symptoms you are having.

So, I suggest you write down ALL YOUR SYMPTOMS you are experiencing, and go over them with your Pdoc on your next visit.

Also, if not already, try to find a good trauma therapist. Also, an experienced Pdoc in PTSD.

Some meds like Geodon and Seroquel can be helpful to help you decrease anxiety, and sleep.

Omega-3's are good to take.

Discuss this moodiness and irritability and anger with your Pdoc.

It may also be a good idea to chart your highs and lows. Do a google search for Bipolar Mood Charts, or something like that, and you will find a mood chart to print out and chart your daily moods. PTSD can present a lot like Bipolar, but that doesn't necessarily mean you have Bipolar.

Here's the link to the Zoloft Study:

http://www.ncptsd.va.gov/ncmain/nc_archives/newsletters/ctu_v1n3.pdf?opm=1&rr=rr1762&srt=d&echorr=true

i have no outlet. have alot of ideas tho. i took taichi in high school & loved it but i'm having trouble getting back into it.i don't seem to have the time,money,energy,motivation to do it.zoloft made me a zombie,tho the pillows on my bed helped.i like the pillow idea,i'm afraid i'll scare my daughter.i find at work,when i unload a truck,it seems to concentrate my anger so i deal better.thanks to everyone who replied & i'll keep you posted.i'll try to work on my motivation,which has always been a problem.

i joined the anger management group. maybe that can help.i don't want to be mad anymore.

sounds alot like what i go through but i have PTSD and i am bipolar so i really dont know if it is one or the other or both that make me irritible and moody but i am on lithium and it really helps!!! just a little advice!!!