[Elspode]

Mrs Elspode has often pointed out to me that I have an anger problem. In particular, I get angry when I am hurt emotionally. Instead of getting weepy and sensitive and insecure, I get *pissed*. Apparently, this is an inappropriate response to such slights.

For me, getting sober took most of the edge off of anger, and I've learned to do the equivalent of "counting to 10" (which, in my case, is more like counting to 150 or so), giving myself time to let the circumstance which provoked my anger to subside so I can examine my response before making it.

Also...antidepressants helped a lot. I have no idea if any of my experience has anything in common with yours, though.