ADHD / ADD Support Group

i noticed with my ADHD that when i couldnt concentrate on a task i would get frustrated and mad at myself or take it out on others. but not that i am on medication for it i have a lot less anger problems than i used too...

it could but it all depends on the person do u have more stres live now then bfore that could bethe cause of it anything new or change u didnt like it ot always adhd somtimes is stress

Yep. I have anger issues and have ADHD... not sure if they are related! I am pretty much happy like 95 percent of the time and the rest of the time I am a lil moody or snippy... :P It's human... allow yourself time away from loved ones to be in a pissed mood or forgive yourself for having a "crappy day".... the adhd meds help me be more mellow though.

First, in my experience, anger has everything to do with ADHD. Anger is an appropriate physical response to the frustration and anxiety created from the symptoms of ADHD.
I think it's important to remember, though, that how we deal with that anger in a social setting is COMPLETELY OUR RESPONSIBILITY. We cannot say, "Oh, sorry for flying into an uncontrollable rage, I have ADHD." Uh-uh. It doesn't work that way. ADHD is biological, anger is behavioral.
The good news? ADHD is getting a lot of attention in the medical world now. New medications and types of therapy appear seemingly every month.
Talk with your doctor or therapist, if you have one. Once the ADHD symptoms get under control, the anger usually subsides along with it.

Good luck!

Definitely.
Partly because ADHD makes it dificult to regulate concentration, energy levels and emotions and also because of the fustration of the dificulties that causes.

My ADHD son has some terrible rages and I(presently undergoing assesment) go off on irrational angry rantings sometimes.

Yes. I can go from peaceful to explosive in an instant like someone threw a switch. Over the years am learning to not react until I can assess the situation and realize that the reaction is unwarranted and foolish, and control my impulse some.

I find myself getting angry and/or depressed when I experience an event and a "catalog" of similar past events storms through my mind. With this type of mindset, every undesirable situation is compounded from all the others that I have experienced. Also, anger and fear of failure are related. It does help some to stop and ask: "In the scheme of all things, just how important is this one event/situation." Good Luck

Living with someone with ADHD, I find the impulsive angry bursts the hardest thing to live with - it's like knowing a time bomb WILL explode, you're just not sure when.

I live with 2 time bombs and usually the short fuse of the one, ignites the other so that there is a very sudden change from peaceful to conflagration! Neither one seems to be able to defuse in the midst of making a defense for their case, resulting in an escalation of anger. Intervention (that would be me) becomes necessary to break the cycle.

All people get angry, but the one with ADD is more likely to impulsively express that anger to the detriment of their relationships.

I came from a violent home, so NOTHING matters more to me than peace, calm and quiet.

On the up side, both of them have a quick wit - the ability to say something funny at any given time followed by our hysterical laughter.

I guess ADD/ADHD brings with it more expression of emotion all the way around.

In all fairness I need to add something to my previous post. My husband has made amazing strides in controlling his feelings, all without meds. Even with a type A personality, he's getting better at taking things in stride. My son still has a lot to learn, but it's not surprising. He has a very good heart and truly regrets any time he loses control, even a little.