ARE YOU ANGRY?! THEN LOOK AT THIS!

Pyscology of Anger!!

Anger can also be a substitute emotion. By this we mean that sometimes people make themselves angry so that they don't have to feel pain.

Being angry rather than simply in pain has a number of advantages, primarily among them distraction

Anger thus temporarily protects people from having to recognize and deal with their painful real feelings;

In addition to providing a good smoke screen for feelings of vulnerability, becoming angry also creates a feeling of righteousness, power and moral superiority that is not present when someone is merely in pain

The Nature of anger

Anger is "an emotional state that varies in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage,".

Anger can be caused by both external and internal events

Memories of traumatic or enraging events can also trigger angry feelings.

when you get angry, your heart rate and blood pressure go up, as do the levels of your energy hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline..

Don't know the reason for your angriness?

feelings of anxiety or emptiness

a sense of pessimism and hopelessness about the future

feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness

restlessness or agitation

Expressing anger?

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The instinctive, natural way to express anger is to respond aggressively

Anger is a natural, adaptive response to threats; it inspires powerful, often aggressive, feelings and behaviors, which allow us to fight and to defend ourselves when we are attacked

The three main approaches are expressing, suppressing, and calming.

Strategies to keep Anger at bay

Breathe deeply, from your diaphragm; breathing from your chest won't relax you. Picture your breath coming up from your "gut."

Slowly repeat a calm word or phrase such as "relax," "take it easy." Repeat it to yourself while breathing deeply.

Use imagery; visualize a relaxing experience, from either your memory or your imagination

Nonstrenuous, slow yoga-like exercises can relax your muscles and make you feel much calmer.

Do you need Councelling?

If you feel that your anger is really out of control, if it is having an impact on your relationships and on important parts of your life, you might consider counseling to learn how to handle it better.

A psychologist or other licensed mental health professional can work with you in developing a range of techniques for changing your thinking and your behavior.

When you talk to a prospective therapist, tell her or him that you have problems with anger that you want to work on, and ask about his or her approach to anger management.