Anger Management

What is Anger ?

Anger is "an emotional state that varies in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage," according to Charles Spielberger, PhD, a psychologist who specializes in the study of anger. It can be a good thing. It can give you a way to express negative feelings, for example, or motivate you to find solutions to problems.

But excessive anger can cause problems. Increased blood pressure and other physical changes associated with anger make it difficult to think straight and harm your physical and mental health. It can become destructive in many areas of our lives, at work, in our close relationships, and it can affect our overall sense of well-being.

Are you too Angry?

Although there are psychological tests, but there is a high probability that if we do have a problem with anger, we already know it. Some important signs to look for are:

• Constantly have to “hold in” or repress the angry feelings.
• Frequent arguing with family, friends, co-workers or acquaintances.
• Trouble with the law, or reckless disregard for rules.
• Physical violence, such as hitting, loud shouting, door slamming, etc.
• Threats of violence against people or property.
• Out-of-control behavior, such as breaking things or reckless driving

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. 

InnerHealing Therapy

Anger management is not about suppressing natural feelings of anger, but to help you express anger in a healthy and constructive way. Managing anger well is a learned behavior, which requires practice and persistence. You cannot change the circumstances and people that evoke anger within us, but you can always learn how to better manage your reactions to them. 

Anger management sessions at InnerHealing can assist you in learning new and more productive responses to anger that allow you to regain control of your life and relationships. Our psychologists / counselors through online counseling and therapy can teach you how to recognize early signs of anger, and show you how to better respond when anger strikes, allowing you to deal with negative situations in a more positive way. Book Now

References

American Psychiatric Association. Controlling Anger Before it Controls You.      https://www.apa.org/topics/anger/control