Anger Management

In Dr. Les Carter and Dr. Frank Minirth’s book - ‘The Anger Workbook’ raises an interesting question - "Will my quality of life be greater if I choose to hold on to my anger rather than releasing it?" Anger is a natural, though sometimes uncalled for or irrational, emotion that everybody experiences from time to time. It is also a healthy emotion. But it’s unhealthy when it flares up all the time and you cease to control yourself in it. Such explosive anger may cause serious problems towards your relationships, your health and your rational decision making. Anger Thrives on unfulfilled needs that arise out of excessive dependencies, feeling controlled, believing myths such as “letting go of my anger means I am conceding defeat,” and “self-inflicted anger;” How Other Emotions Create Anger - such as pride, fear, loneliness, and inferiority Adrenaline and Cortisol are the two hormones which our body releases whenever we are angry. These are the same hormones that are released when we encounter stress. Our bodies are not developed to combat these high levels of Adrenaline and Cortisol over long periods or on a very regular basis, which may result in a serious health concern. Express Anger. Not Rage - The Importance of Expressing Anger If one doesn’t deal with his anger, it may lead to anxiety and depression. It can also raise your risk of illness. Several researches have shown that Long-term anger has been linked to health problems like:

High Blood Pressure
Heart Problems
Headaches
Skin Disorders
Digestive Problems

It can also be a primary cause which is linked to crime, abuse, and other violent behavior. Expressing anger should be learnt. While there are numerous benefits in - Learning How to Manage Your Anger. Learning an effective way of communication to channel the anger to resolve your conflicts can benefit all aspects of your life. Treatments Is there a cure for anger? Anger is not something you can get rid of. Your choice of anger management differs depending on the person and situation. One should try out various options available to them at their disposal - as what works for your friend, might not work for you. The essential things to continue your treatment whichever works for you in reducing your anger. Given below are a few of the proven treatments to tame your temper:

Cognitive behavioral therapy
Improvements in communication skills
Focus on problem-solving
Avoidance of problematic situations
Humor and self-deprecation

You can’t completely eliminate angry feelings. But you can make changes to the way those events affect you, and the ways in which you respond. By making the effort to keep your anger in check, you and the people close to you will be happier in the long run. Read less