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