anger is a joke. seriously.

I blew up last night, I know it was completely my fault. It always is. i'm 33 years old, married, with one kid. I lashed out at spouse because I couldn't get word 2007 to work like word 2003 smashed keyboard, didn't help. I am not sure what to do about ridiculous bursts of rage over stupid lilttle things. I constantly feel like the only way I get any response from anybody is to blow up and I don't care who is around or what they think. All of my friends affectionately call me the "angry little troll" they overlook my temper? what/where do I begin to look for help without risking my job? are work help lines really confidential? I can't afford to risk my marriage any longer.

Hi! I don't know if I have IED because I just now learned that it exists. I just read a post that said road rage might be due to IED.

I remember one time, I honked at the guy in front of me because he was trying to make a left turn when it wasn't allowed. He gave me the middle finger and made his left. I decided to make the left and got next to him. They were throwing gang signs and cussing me out. I got the last laugh though. Three people went to the hospital that day; all because of a finger.

I only recall that incident because I got into another road rage incident today. I think the guy was scared because he hit the gas and sped off like Mario Andretti. I didn't chase him or anything. I just laughed and continued to Albertsons.

I don't see a problem with my behavior really. So I'm glad you can see something needs to be done with yours. Anger is such a bad emotion. You never know who might get hurt because of it.

Someone should come along shortly who will know a way for you to find help. Keep your head up. You're already on the road to a better future because you can actually acknowledge something is wrong. Best of luck to you, Angryagainandagain.