Anger Management Tips
Anger management tips and techniques to help you deal with anger. Also see: Anger and Stress Management Definition of Anger: Anger is an emotional state that can range in intensity from mild irritation to extreme rage (Spielberger, 1999). Anger is an Emotion. An emotion that can get out of control and be hurtful to yourself or others. What is anger management? * Understanding how anger operates * Recognise cues & triggers * Realising the consequences * Learning techniques to remain calm
How Does Anger Affect Health? Using anger to handle situations puts a lot of stress on our physical bodies and can damage personal and social relationships. Anger has been shown to affect the cardiovascular system which can lead to heart problems, especially for men. Anger, irritability, hostility and frustration are emotions that are seen in Type A behavior – who are more prone to heart disease. Anger management is an important technique to learn to maintain heart health. Why do we experience anger? * Family patterns, actions you learned as a child * Avoiding suppressed hurt feelings * Physical, emotional or mental illness * Physical or sexual abuse * Alcohol or drugs may remove your ability to control anger
Old Patterns of Behavior Many people have been taught by their parents to respond to an event using anger. Its become an automatic reaction which can be re-learned through techniques such as behaviour modification and hypnosis.
Responding by using anger may feel powerful and bring a feeling of exhilaration as the body is pumped with adrenalin. But anger does not solve the problem effectively. What is your anger style?
Anger management tips: The first step in any behavior modification program is awareness. When people are aware that anger is creating more stress in their lives they are ready to make changes. Being specific about how situations are dealt with is important. Everyone handles situations differently. Watch the particular behavior patterns that occur during difficult situations and become aware of your responses. Consider if you are feeling other emotions such as guilt or jealousy. Does your anger come on fast or does it slowly build? Do you have an urge to be right all the time? Do you use anger to intimidate people into doing what I want? Pay attention to how you deal with situations and seek information, resources and new behaviors to improve the outcomes. Anger management tips: Anger management techniques include changing behavior patterns such as instead of screaming at the other person use a soft, quiet and calm voice. It is best to be specific when making goals. For example, use quantitative goals such as to become angry less often, or when anger occurs stay angry for a shorter period of time and lessen the intensity of it. Also, aim to do a smaller amount damage – instead of hostile and hurtful words and behaviors – use problem solving techniques such as seeking information before you respond.
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