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Anger ManagementAnger is a basic human emotion which is essential to our survival. When a baby screams because it is hungry or experiencing discomfort, it is displaying its anger. Anger is one of the emotions expressed when we do not have our needs met.
Although it is a healthy, normal and necessary emotion it is probably also the most complex. It can be a positive force for change or to right something that we feel is wrong. Societies and families have often strong views on how it can be used. Unregulated anger can be destructive when it is out of control and turns to aggression or violence. If anger cannot be expressed it can lead to physical problems, depression and anxiety, self-harming behaviours and can have a negative impact on relationships. Anger, like all the emotions, causes physiological and chemical changes in the body. Heart rates and adrenaline levels increase as the body experiences anger. For some people these surges can become addictive and destructive. There is a fine line between acknowledging anger and venting it and becoming out of control. What are symptoms of an anger problem?
Causes: There are many reasons why people are unable to control their anger; often it is a family or cultural pattern that has never been explored. In some families people expressing anger is unacceptable and a sign or failure. Tiredness, stress, pain and hormonal imbalances can all contribute to the problem. We all have triggers for our anger. Understanding what they are and re-examining our thoughts and feelings around them can be among the first steps to managing anger. How anger management or counselling may help:
Anger can be:
The goal of anger regulation is to reduce the feelings and arousal that anger creates. Counselling may help to explore the underlying issues. Knowing how to recognise and express anger in a healthy way can help individuals reach their goals, solve problems and have their needs met. |
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