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I don't know why, but lately, just about anything can make me cry. The tiniest, silliest things. Something on a cartoon my little sister was watching yesterday that was meant to be funny sent me running off to my room bawling. And now things are starting to make me angry very easily as well...
I'm not the kind of person to get mad and/or throw fits about things, in fact usually I'm so calm and patient that my parents would tell people "If she was any calmer, she'd be comatose!" but lately the slightest things will make my temper flare. Just today, I had plans to go to the movies with my cousin and I had to cancel at the last minute because I can't drive (due to tourettes syndrome) and there was no one to pick us up. Well, then my cousin's mom said she could pick us up afterward if my mom could take us to the theater. My mom had just left to run a few errands and I tried to call her several times and she didn't answer. This made me start crying first, then I got angry and threw the phone on the ground, which broke it into several pieces... and then of course that got me crying again.

I hate being like this... getting angry and throwing and breaking and hitting things isn't right but I literally can't stop myself... and then when I realize whatever I've done, it just makes me cry even more...

What can I do about this...?

i totally understand how you feel since i'm going through the same problem. since i'm suffering from major depression, i keep crying often and i snapped back at people when im angry too.

i try to control my temper by taking a deep breath a few times or maybe even hitting a pillow... but theres no cure for crying!

Anger is a hard thing to control. It can be hard because it may seem so irrational to someone, while it seems legitimate to you. And it totally may be! I do not have to many anger problems. I internalize everything. But maybe you can stop to think about what your anger is truly about. (If it is about the situation or if it is about an underlying cause). Some times, taking the time to breath and think about your situation can help. I know there are some people who don't like therapy, but I really do (if you find a therapist you are compatible with. Sometimes it takes some time to find the right one). and am going to school for psychology. It may be very beneficial to see someone to learn more healthy ways of handling stressful situations and anger. I just like to think, don't give up. Life can be so hard, but there is a way. I know that's an easy thing to say, however.