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.
I can get so angry it takes over my whole being and I will hold on to it for days, and it is usally over something stupid. I take many meds for depression and anxiety and anger control, and they help a lot but lately I have been in overdrive. most of it is work related. I am great at sticking up for others, I did that last week, and told off the deli asst. manager for what she did to another employee andi left filled with rage, I could baqrely drive home, I hated everything I saw on my way home, I cried to my son when talking about it and it lasted 2 days. I cant believe I let my stupid job get to me like it does. there are things I need to address about myself, to stic up for me, as I am constantly taken advantage of yet I don't go and stand up for me, so more anger at myself. I have been told this means I have no respect for me. do others have this problem?
1. When angry count to ten, if very angry, count to a hundred
2. For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace.
3. Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.
Hugs GB
Jobs can do that. Even though our jobs shouldn't define us, they can really get under our skin.
" I have been told this means I have no respect for me."
Not sticking up for myself is a source of much of my anger, but I don't think it means that we lack respect for ourselves. It can be hard to do, especially when at work or when the situation is complicated.
Talking about my feelings has helped me. Even just thinking in a non-judgmental way can be helpful, so keeping a journal is often good. Exercise and meditation are also good.
I hope you're feeling better and please keep us up to date on how you're doing.