Anger and Stress Management
Anger Management Techniques

Stress Management and
Dealing with Anger

Sometimes we respond to stressful situations with strong emotions such as anger and frustration.

We can choose to express anger with physical attacks, avoidance or communication.

Anger occurs when we feel as though someone or something has interfered with our plans or well-being.

We also feel anger when we believe someone has betrayed our trust, rejected us, given us unnecessary criticism, or been inconsiderate.

It tells us that something is wrong and we need to change our perception, reaction, or environment.

• Do your interactions with people often end up in arguments?

• Do you feel as though people are often wrong or have a vendetta against you?

• Do you brood angrily about a conversation you had with someone – the other day or even years ago?

• Do you feel tense and ‘on-edge’ in communications with others?

• Do some people irritate you?

• Do you use your fists to make a statement?

Anger management classes can provide emotional support (from people who understand your anger issues), and you can get feedback from someone who is impartial and uninvolved in your life and your problems.

These anger management classes are recognized and accepted by the court system for court-ordered participation.

Anger and Stress Management
The Physical Side of Stress

Emotions are warning signs that you are stressing out or that your emotions are on overload.

Emotions bring about a physical change within our bodies. Do you clench your jaw? Or your fists? Does your heart rate really increase when you get angry?

Our physical reaction to stressors is a sign that something is not right. If you pay attention to these physical reactions, you can use these signs to alter your reaction.

You can re-evaluate whether you need to feel anger at that time, or attempt to come up with a solution that benefits everyone.

Get started on a good stress management program , so that your problem can be resolved--once and for all!

Thoughts and Beliefs Create Anger

Control Your Thoughts to Control Your Anger

However, did you know that you can change your thoughts or beliefs so that you can change how you feel about a person or situation?

• Do you have unrealistic expectations of yourself & others?

• Do you feel as though you are a victim of injustice? Its not fair! Why me?

• Are you quick to make a judgment--without finding out the facts?

People who are angry become energized, as the body responds with a fight or flight response. They feel more powerful and as though they have control over the consequence.

In reality, as you become more angry, you start to lose control!

Anger and Stress Management Tips

Physical, verbal, nonverbal attack: Such as yelling, swearing, belittling comments, put downs, hitting, slapping, destroying or throwing objects.

Avoidance: Walk away, take time out to calm down, avoid the conversation.

Communicate: Communicate feelings, talk about it quietly, reconcile, choose a happy medium for everyone.

Often our immediate angry response comes from what we learned during our childhood. With conscious effort you can choose to react differently, when you feel angry.

Here are some additional anger and stress management tips:

1. Take a few deep breaths. This tells your body that you are not in immediate danger & will help you to calm down.

2. Wait until your thoughts are clear. Write down how you are feeling. What your needs are. What you think is "wrong". What do you feel the other person did that bothered you?

3. Set an appropriate time, for everyone involved, to discuss the situation.

Do not enter into the conversation wanting to "win". Have the mind-set that you are wanting to resolve it with the best intentions for everyone.

If you feel that you need to work on your anger, consider changing your thought patterns by using a proven self-hypnosis program like Managing Stress and Anxiety by Dr. Randy Gilchrist.

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