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Most of the time when things do not come easily to me or are difficult to figure out I become barbaric. I am a very talented person which I am thankful for and when things do not go my way I act very foolish and want to smash things. I find myself calculating the costs of my possessions before I completely lose control and usually just punch something I know will not break. Yesterday I tore my shirt off because I had an overdraft charge on my checking account. I then preceded to punch my dresser as hard as I could. I chose these actions because the shirt was a free gift for going to a pro baseball game and the dresser was donated by a family member. Am I so obsessed with money that it controls me even when I am out of control? Looking back I remember having an episode at a young age because I lost $100 worth of fishing tackle in one day. How do I control these feelings?

You might try using the steps on LEsson 2, for panic attacks, but tailor them to intense feelings of anger. If you can pause long enough to find and someday keep your cool, you will have other options. Also, you sound like someone who needs to have a good aerobic workout every day, to take that edge off. And cutting caffiene and sugary foods sounds like a must for you as well. And, don't forget the relaxation tape. Just some thoughts...