Posted: 2/4/2015 10:12:35 AM EDT
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My new assignment has the benefit of both access to a gym and time to utilize it. This was especially welcome since I had to quit exercising after an injury (ruptured biceps tendon) last September. I've been at it for about three weeks now.
This past week my temper has been get noticeably worse during and after my workouts. The last few days I've feel like doing nothing but breaking shit and hitting things when I leave the gym - very abnormal for me. This also happened to me a few years ago, to the point it was affecting my job and I had to quit working out; I'm hoping to avoid that this time. Any idea what could be causing this? And no, I'm not taking any workout supplements. BTW, a few things I'd like to point out based on replies I've been in other forums: -If you are calm and have a peaceful glowing feeling after the gym, that's nice, but is not my situation. Fuck you. -If you're going to point out that studies have shown that working out reduces stress and depression, read my post again, realize that's not what's happening in my case, and FUCK YOU. Thanks! 
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More testosterone maybe?
I rage out because of preworkout. It's snowed almost every day for the last week here, so I'm at my wit's end with incompetent drivers. I got stuck behind some fucking moron from the moment I turned out of my driveway, all the way to the front desk of the gym on Monday, and it pissed me off enough to add 10lbs to my bench 
ETA: what's your diet like? Mood changes are tied to hormones, so if your diet sucks your mood is going to suck. I know I was way more miserable and negative when I was eating low cal/normal carb and not doing cardio, but switching to low cal/low carb and adding cardio greatly improved my overall mood. |
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More testosterone maybe? I rage out because of preworkout. It's snowed almost every day for the last week here, so I'm at my wit's end with incompetent drivers. I got stuck behind some fucking moron from the moment I turned out of my driveway, all the way to the front desk of the gym on Monday, and it pissed me off enough to add 10lbs to my bench
ETA: what's your diet like? Mood changes are tied to hormones, so if your diet sucks your mood is going to suck. I know I was way more miserable and negative when I was eating low cal/normal carb and not doing cardio, but switching to low cal/low carb and adding cardio greatly improved my overall mood. Low carb/normal cal; was doing cardio six days a week but backed it down to three (alternating with my lifting days) as I was quickly losing energy. |
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I had a couple of experienced based observations and suggestions, but your big "Fuck You" conclusion will preclude any assistance from me. Grow up. This is not GD. As prefaced, those comments were added to discourage people from chiming in with empty comments, mostly bragging about how this never happens to them - what 90% of the replies were in similar threads I turned up on a web search. If all you got out of that was the desire to push the reply button and proudly make childish "I could help but I wont" non-contribution, I'm not sure what I could tell you that I haven't said already. |
| I knew one guy who would walk his dogs about 30-60 minutes everyday. He found if he was easily annoyed by the dog's shenanigans it usually meant he was pushing it a little too hard in the gym and had to either back off or focus more on recovery. Maybe food for thought? |
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I'd guess higher T levels and some adrenaline after working out. No idea what you can do about it, except realize that only you can control your actions and nobody or nothing else...so take a deep breath and carry on. I wondered if increased cortisol from adrenaline could be a factor, both from working out and the fact that I'm in a high stress area and away from my family, but the latter isn't really anything new for me. |
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How old are you? What's your height, weight? Training experience? How is your recovery lately? ETA: How are your emotions on the other end? Do you get depressed or do your eyes leak more easily than in the past? 34, 5' 10", 250. Used to work out a lot under good guidance until four or five years ago, but between desk duty and a few injuries that pretty much stopped. What are you asking regarding recovery? And yeah, lately if I'm not pissed the fuck off I'm in a funk. |
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34, 5' 10", 250. Used to work out a lot under good guidance until four or five years ago, but between desk duty and a few injuries that pretty much stopped. What are you asking regarding recovery? And yeah, lately if I'm not pissed the fuck off I'm in a funk. Quoted:
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How old are you? What's your height, weight? Training experience? How is your recovery lately? ETA: How are your emotions on the other end? Do you get depressed or do your eyes leak more easily than in the past? 34, 5' 10", 250. Used to work out a lot under good guidance until four or five years ago, but between desk duty and a few injuries that pretty much stopped. What are you asking regarding recovery? And yeah, lately if I'm not pissed the fuck off I'm in a funk. Hmm...might be some deeper issues going on... |
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How old are you? What's your height, weight? Training experience? How is your recovery lately? ETA: How are your emotions on the other end? Do you get depressed or do your eyes leak more easily than in the past? 34, 5' 10", 250. Used to work out a lot under good guidance until four or five years ago, but between desk duty and a few injuries that pretty much stopped. What are you asking regarding recovery? And yeah, lately if I'm not pissed the fuck off I'm in a funk. Hmm...might be some deeper issues going on... ~ Seven of the last ten years in unpleasant places, rocky marriage, etc. etc., yeah probly.
But all that aside, I have an opportunity here to focus on my health for the first time in a long time and I want need to get that done. |
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~ Seven of the last ten years in unpleasant places, rocky marriage, etc. etc., yeah probly.
But all that aside, I have an opportunity here to focus on my health for the first time in a long time and I want need to get that done. Quoted:
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How old are you? What's your height, weight? Training experience? How is your recovery lately? ETA: How are your emotions on the other end? Do you get depressed or do your eyes leak more easily than in the past? 34, 5' 10", 250. Used to work out a lot under good guidance until four or five years ago, but between desk duty and a few injuries that pretty much stopped. What are you asking regarding recovery? And yeah, lately if I'm not pissed the fuck off I'm in a funk. Hmm...might be some deeper issues going on... ~ Seven of the last ten years in unpleasant places, rocky marriage, etc. etc., yeah probly.
But all that aside, I have an opportunity here to focus on my health for the first time in a long time and I want need to get that done. I hear you on all counts.... |
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You know, on the subject of recovery, one change is that I ran out of protein powder last Satuday, so lost that as a post-workout drink and meal supplement. Could something that simple knock me so out of whack? If the rest of your diet is ok, it shouldn't matter. |
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Recovery is important because it could be an indicator of hormone issues (among other things). Poor recover, fatigue and brain fog were my #1 symptoms of low T. I also noticed more extreme mood wings.
Any libido or ED issues? I had none, so this is just additional indicators if you do, but doesn't necessarily mean anything if you don't. I'm an engineer so I like data. I would recommend a hormone panel first. If your hormones are out of whack, then getting them fixed can go a long way in helping your moods and emotions. Of course, finding a doc that understands and is willing to treat is a whole 'nother issue...especially if it's high E. If you have deeper issues and aren't being treated, be honest with yourself and get treatment. Untreated depression/anger/anxiety is deadly. |
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If you have deeper issues and aren't being treated, be honest with yourself and get treatment. Untreated depression/anger/anxiety is deadly. Yep, there's no shame in it. I'll admit right here in front of all my internet friends that I see a counselor once a month or so. |
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If the rest of your diet is ok, it shouldn't matter. Quoted:
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You know, on the subject of recovery, one change is that I ran out of protein powder last Satuday, so lost that as a post-workout drink and meal supplement. Could something that simple knock me so out of whack? If the rest of your diet is ok, it shouldn't matter. I posted assuming that he could identify if his diet was bad enough to affect his mood. But maybe it's worth asking...are you starving yourself or otherwise allowing your blood sugar to bottom out when you are in the gym? Though poor diet can make me pissy, it's never been as extreme as OP presented. I'd be curious in others' experience. |
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I posted assuming that he could identify if his diet was bad enough to affect his mood. But maybe it's worth asking...are you starving yourself or otherwise allowing your blood sugar to bottom out when you are in the gym? Though poor diet can make me pissy, it's never been as extreme as OP presented. I'd be curious in others' experience. Quoted:
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You know, on the subject of recovery, one change is that I ran out of protein powder last Satuday, so lost that as a post-workout drink and meal supplement. Could something that simple knock me so out of whack? If the rest of your diet is ok, it shouldn't matter. I posted assuming that he could identify if his diet was bad enough to affect his mood. But maybe it's worth asking...are you starving yourself or otherwise allowing your blood sugar to bottom out when you are in the gym? Though poor diet can make me pissy, it's never been as extreme as OP presented. I'd be curious in others' experience. That's a good point. I get pretty irritable if I'm hungry all the time, and too much sugar seems to affect my mood as well. |
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Recovery is important because it could be an indicator of hormone issues (among other things). Poor recover, fatigue and brain fog were my #1 symptoms of low T. I also noticed more extreme mood wings. Any libido or ED issues? I had none, so this is just additional indicators if you do, but doesn't necessarily mean anything if you don't. I'm an engineer so I like data. I would recommend a hormone panel first. If your hormones are out of whack, then getting them fixed can go a long way in helping your moods and emotions. Of course, finding a doc that understands and is willing to treat is a whole 'nother issue...especially if it's high E. If you have deeper issues and aren't being treated, be honest with yourself and get treatment. Untreated depression/anger/anxiety is deadly. Bloodwork looked good, hormones and otherwise. No access to shrinks here unfortunately; worked with my doc to get off some of my meds a while back because guess what - they were making me fat and lazy. Funny thing is the first few weeks in this routine I was feeling GREAT, proud that I was getting back in the groove, making good improvements, then BAM this hit. Come to think of it my sleep patterns did change last week as well (to less). |
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My new assignment has the benefit of both access to a gym and time to utilize it. This was especially welcome since I had to quit exercising after an injury (ruptured biceps tendon) last September. I've been at it for about three weeks now. This past week my temper has been get noticeably worse during and after my workouts. The last few days I've feel like doing nothing but breaking shit and hitting things when I leave the gym - very abnormal for me. This also happened to me a few years ago, to the point it was affecting my job and I had to quit working out; I'm hoping to avoid that this time. Any idea what could be causing this? And no, I'm not taking any workout supplements. BTW, a few things I'd like to point out based on replies I've been in other forums: -If you are calm and have a peaceful glowing feeling after the gym, that's nice, but is not my situation. Fuck you. -If you're going to point out that studies have shown that working out reduces stress and depression, read my post again, realize that's not what's happening in my case, and FUCK YOU. Thanks! finish off your last set listening to calming music? |
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Bloodwork looked good, hormones and otherwise. They looked good because YOU reviewed and know what is good? Docs are notorious for mistreating/misdiagnosing hormone issues in males. No access to shrinks here unfortunately; worked with my doc to get off some of my meds a while back because guess what - they were making me fat and lazy. This may be what people like me call a "red flag." Psych meds or just BP, cholesterol, other? If you have a history with psych issues, have weaned off meds, and don't have access to treatment in a new location...I'm no doc but that would concern me. Funny thing is the first few weeks in this routine I was feeling GREAT, proud that I was getting back in the groove, making good improvements, then BAM this hit. Come to think of it my sleep patterns did change last week as well (to less). You've experienced this before, you said. Was it related to sleep then? I thrive on limited sleep. Quoted:
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Recovery is important because it could be an indicator of hormone issues (among other things). Poor recover, fatigue and brain fog were my #1 symptoms of low T. I also noticed more extreme mood wings. Any libido or ED issues? I had none, so this is just additional indicators if you do, but doesn't necessarily mean anything if you don't. I'm an engineer so I like data. I would recommend a hormone panel first. If your hormones are out of whack, then getting them fixed can go a long way in helping your moods and emotions. Of course, finding a doc that understands and is willing to treat is a whole 'nother issue...especially if it's high E. If you have deeper issues and aren't being treated, be honest with yourself and get treatment. Untreated depression/anger/anxiety is deadly. Bloodwork looked good, hormones and otherwise. They looked good because YOU reviewed and know what is good? Docs are notorious for mistreating/misdiagnosing hormone issues in males. No access to shrinks here unfortunately; worked with my doc to get off some of my meds a while back because guess what - they were making me fat and lazy. This may be what people like me call a "red flag." Psych meds or just BP, cholesterol, other? If you have a history with psych issues, have weaned off meds, and don't have access to treatment in a new location...I'm no doc but that would concern me. Funny thing is the first few weeks in this routine I was feeling GREAT, proud that I was getting back in the groove, making good improvements, then BAM this hit. Come to think of it my sleep patterns did change last week as well (to less). You've experienced this before, you said. Was it related to sleep then? I thrive on limited sleep. |
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Quoted: Bloodwork looked good, hormones and otherwise. No access to shrinks here unfortunately; worked with my doc to get off some of my meds a while back because guess what - they were making me fat and lazy. Funny thing is the first few weeks in this routine I was feeling GREAT, proud that I was getting back in the groove, making good improvements, then BAM this hit. Come to think of it my sleep patterns did change last week as well (to less). Quoted: Quoted: Recovery is important because it could be an indicator of hormone issues (among other things). Poor recover, fatigue and brain fog were my #1 symptoms of low T. I also noticed more extreme mood wings. Any libido or ED issues? I had none, so this is just additional indicators if you do, but doesn't necessarily mean anything if you don't. I'm an engineer so I like data. I would recommend a hormone panel first. If your hormones are out of whack, then getting them fixed can go a long way in helping your moods and emotions. Of course, finding a doc that understands and is willing to treat is a whole 'nother issue...especially if it's high E. If you have deeper issues and aren't being treated, be honest with yourself and get treatment. Untreated depression/anger/anxiety is deadly. Bloodwork looked good, hormones and otherwise. No access to shrinks here unfortunately; worked with my doc to get off some of my meds a while back because guess what - they were making me fat and lazy. Funny thing is the first few weeks in this routine I was feeling GREAT, proud that I was getting back in the groove, making good improvements, then BAM this hit. Come to think of it my sleep patterns did change last week as well (to less). In addition to the personal issues you've been dealing with, the change in sleep pattern is pretty big. Not getting enough sleep definitely makes me more agitated/aggressive. Try getting back to your normal sleep pattern and see what happens. Good luck.
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I would guess it's other things in your life that haven't gone your way leaving you depressed and/or just unhappy with where you are in life right now. It just gets amplified and released after your workout. I get pumped up and think about the things that motivate me during my workout, but afterwards I feel a sense of accomplishment that leaves me happy and relaxed. I would focus on the things in your life that are bothering you and get that squared away as well as make sure you are getting a good nights sleep.
Only you can make yourself happy. You know you are having an issue so it's up to you to correct it. Not being able to control your temper is an issue you need to get squared away right now before you do something you could regret. |
