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I feel like i have anger inside me. mad all the time complain, ready to boil over. could it be stress i have anxiety problems. took lexapro (escitalopram) didn't hel?

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Dr. Mitchell Cohen answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

May be wrong drug: Lexapro (escitalopram) is good for certain anxiety disorders in many patients, but not good for anxiety in all patients. Some patients may get more agitated on lexapro, (escitalopram) which can happen with any ssri. You sound like you are struggling with multiple stressors, so try tackling them in order of importance, not all at once, and consider seeing a psychiatrist who can help you cope and identify any useful medications.

Answered 2/18/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anger: One simple tip- count to ten before acting on the urge to impulsively harm someone physically or emotionally. Reduce anger by deep breathing. Breath in deeply & slowly through the nostrils. Hold air in lungs for a 5 count before slowly exhaling through an open mouth. Repeat until you cool your jets. Focus on your breathing not what is making you angry. Cognitive behavioral therapy is excellent for.

Answered 9/11/2013

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