The only problem in my life was this irrational anger that would erupt.

It seemed to me that the only problem in my life was this

irrational anger that would erupt from time to time.

And I didn't understand it until I understood that I had PTSD,

and anger is a common symptom of PTSD.

Once I began treatment, I found that

I became so much more patient, and the chronic irritation

with life and circumstances that I felt,

and particularly my tendency to erupt toward total strangers --

I was more careful with the people I loved, but I would

erupt with strangers -- that really began to go away.

And that is so wonderful because I had just about

given up hope that anything would help me with that.