Anyone else struggle with their mood/anger during flare-ups? Feeling misunderstood by my family.
Hey everyone, wanting to see if anyone else relates to this.
I’m currently not in remission, which means I’m dealing with pain and flare-ups almost every single day. Lately, I’ve noticed a massive shift in my mood because of it. When the pain hits, my tolerance goes out the window. I get annoyed incredibly fast, I have a major resting bitch face, and honestly, I just do not want to talk to anyone.
Because I'm dealing with this daily, my whole family plus extended family members have labeled me as just an inherently "angry person." They don’t seem to consider for a second that I am in constant physical misery. I know being in pain isn't an excuse to be an asshole, but it is exhausting trying to force a smile or make polite conversation when my stomach is actively hurting. I literally cannot help being visibly annoyed.
Does anyone else isolate themselves or struggle with anger during bad flare-ups?