Anger Management Support Group

Anger management commonly refers to therapeutic techniques by which someone with excessive or uncontrollable anger can control or reduce their emotions. Typical examples include the use of deep breathing and meditation as a means to relaxation. Psychologists recommend a balanced approach, which both controls the emotion and allows it to express itself in a healthy way.

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Anger issues-need help dealing with them.

brookanna123
brookanna123

since I can remember I've had anger issues, ever since I was a child in elementary school. I was raised by my dad my whole life and he himself had by far the worst anger issues I've ever seen. I think growing up a lot of that anger he showed toward me impacted my life big time and the way he acted towards me I kinda caught on to those actions and used the same method of anger towards other people. If that makes any sense? I may also think it has something to do with the genetic make-up as well. But anyways, I get very mad at almost everything that doesn't go my way and I have no idea how to fix that because I just don't think when I'm angry, it all just comes out and can't stop myself no matter how hard I've tried. It's affecting my relationship with my boyfriend and family members. It seems to be getting worse in all honesty. Any tips/tricks? I've been to multiple therapists and none has helped me whatsoever, most of them just said the same things to me and their methods didn't work for me. If anyone could respond back to me that would be extremely helpful!! Thank you all. 

shelda
shelda
I am like you. I get mad Instantly and over it instantly. I am trying to count before i speak...try and think..count..think..and maybe then i will..people hurt me all the time.Insensitive. Mainly my family..strangers are by far nicer. Wish we could treat each others as we do strangers,it may have to do with judging each other ..try and think kinder possibly..am reading alot about it . I hope it helps :)
brookanna123
brookanna123
Thank you!
little
little
My wife began going to yoga and constantly talks about meditation and breathing to help relax yourself and that is one method that may work for you. I think that you were used to seeing a lot of anger and it has shown up in your adult life but you have to find a way to be in control of your emotions. I guess that is obvious at this point. I would suggest meditation and trying to be still. Research shows that it is more difficult to sit still than to be active for some reason. Try to breathe and think about nothing at all. Figure out how you want the world to see you.
rhuti
rhuti
I am also like you brookanna123 and shelda..I grew up with angry parents and as a result emotional neglect. I find myself throwing temper-rage tantrums and beside myself with anger. I started yoga and meditation and it is helping, I am now more aware of my rage, I still lash out but my awareness grounds me.
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