Is intense anger a symptom of depression?

[Anonymous]

Someone pissed me off online on reddit a few moments back and I literally thought about tracking this person down, strangling, torturing them and killing them with intense anger. I was ready to throw my life away.

What's wrong with me?

[IndigoEarth]

In some cases yes anger can be a sign of depression, some people get sad, some get angry. ... it all depends, ... if you feel that you have no direct control over it and it makes you feel down or even worse then absolutely, some cases even have extreme anger...

[IndigoEarth]

If you need to talk, feel free to PM me... I've been through the same thing...

[AllegedCanadian]

Increased irritability is a common symptom of depression, so what you've described isn't all that abnormal. You might try researching "homicidal ideation" if those thoughts/desires keep coming up, though.

[Anonymous]

It could be.. Anger is a secondary emotion; it means you were hurt first. What did this person say to provoke a reaction like that?

[Asker]

barely anything. I just flipped, took everything out of proportion and I was very defensive

[Opinion Owner]

At least you recognise that though..

Was there anything else stressing you out? Like, had you gad a hard day? Or do you have anything going on in general that's making you on edge?

[Asker]

yeah I have migraines every day lol

[Opinion Owner]

Oh ouch, that sounds horrific :( . How long has that been going on? And have you seen a doctor?

It makes sense you'd get way more angry about things if you're having to deal with being in pain like that

I'm not saying that rules out depression; the fact you're asking if it's that specifically seems like you have other symptoms as well (sorry if that's making assumptions). Unhelpfully i'd have to say the same as others have; get advice from a professional if you're worried. You shouldn't have to suffer on your own <3

[Asker]

Migraines along with other symptoms have been going for like 12 years now. Yeah, I've seen doctors. I'm sick of going to the doctors, I just have a shitload of bills and debt now but no answers, I'm done with them, I've been on my own for a while now. Migraines are tricky like that.

[Opinion Owner]

Oh shit, that's awful. And the debt too (I live in the UK; we take the NHS for granted wayyy too much), that is really rough! I'm so sorry :(

[Asker]

Dont worry, I'll be fine. Lots of people have rough lives worse than mine. I am not giving up until I can enjoy life properly, I know life can be really fun, I wanna experience it real badly :)

[Asker]

Sometimes it does get a little too overwhelming and I feel like I can't cope and just feel really deeply hopeless. I just hug my dog since I have no one else lol. I appreciate your concern, it helps me. I will continue trying my best

[Nicolás25]

You might be bipolar if you have intense anger and depression depression is a symptom of bipolarity

[Ruaware97]

You lack the confidence to shrug it off

[Paperpnw]

I would seek some professional help.

[fondue]

You just got absolutely no chill man.

[jmmmfi2]

If he had it coming