And I was enraged... ballistic.. furious
Thing is I can't remember the immediate words that were spoken
Is that possible?
I wasn't drunk
Maybe one or two beers
Do you mean you can't remember the immidiate words (like the literal phrasing used)? Or do you mean you're that angry... and you know that person said SOMETHING to piss you off so much... but you can't remember what it was even about?
I think the first one is definitely possible. If you know a dude said some shit that means "your mother's a whore" it doesn't matter if you're able to repeat the words he used. That's normal. You know WHY you're pissed. You know WHAT he said... just not EXACTLY the words or phrasing used to convey the idea... that to me seems pretty normal, and nothing to worry about.
If it's the other one. You know who said the thing that made you mad, but you don't know if the guy called your mother a whore or told you he fucked your wife or anything else... you just know he said SOMETHING that made you lose-it... then I would say that's genuinely... and I mean REALLY concerning. I do not know what's happening there, but that to me sounds way way more serious (some break from reality seems involved here). If this is what you're talking about then you should honestly talk to a doctor about that. No joke, that could be so many things, but you do want to get that checked-out. 🙂
Good answer
Turns out nothing was said
It wasn't an insult
I agree, the second would be worrying
This is still worrying
Just not.. Reality detached
Like you said
Well if nothing was said... then that's concerning in another way. I saw your response to the other person there... and man... that IS something to be concerned about. It sounds like you lost-your-shit over something you PERCEIVED to mean the insult you took it for. Unless that was a super-clear thing THAT YOU WOULD REMEMBER (like a dude mean-mugging you all night from across the bar, or someone giving you the finger and then spitting on the ground etc). You wouldn't be in the position of knowing he did something... that you took for a serious insult without knowing what you were reacting to.
This, to me, is concerning insofar as... you flew into a rage over something you clearly took wrong. That... has the potential to land you in a lot of problematic situations. I don't know what you should DO exactly... but this is definitely concerning. Definitely not normal. Unless you're blackout-drunk... something like this should not happen.
Yes, it is possible to be so angry that you can't remember what was said to trigger the anger. When we experience intense emotions, such as anger or fear, the body's fight-or-flight response is activated, which can cause a surge of adrenaline and other stress hormones that can impair memory and cognitive functioning.
This is because the brain's prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for working memory and decision-making, can be overwhelmed by the intense emotions and become less effective in processing information.
Additionally, intense emotions can often cause us to focus on our own internal experience, rather than external stimuli, which can make it difficult to recall specific details or events.
It's important to note that this does not mean that the anger is unjustified or unwarranted, but rather that the intensity of the emotion can affect our ability to recall specific details. If you find that you are experiencing intense emotions that are affecting your memory or cognitive functioning, it may be helpful to seek support from a mental health professional.
Excellent answer
That is exactly what happened
And I seem a bit foolish now
Because I can't remember
Thank you and It's important to remember that it's not foolish to experience strong emotions and have difficulty remembering specific details during those times. It's a natural response to stress and intense feelings. It's okay to take the time to process those emotions and work through them in a way that feels healthy and productive for you.
The mind creates blocks during periods of intense emotions for the safety of your own being. It's very normal. The best course of action in these situations is asking someone who was there for specifics so you can remember and hopefully figure out what the trigger was.
That's exactly what I did
Turns out no actual words were used
It was more like a look or some kind of facial expression
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