How to control anger?
Explaining that anger can be experienced in different intensities, from a very mild reaction to rage, Anadolu Health Center Psychiatrist says, “Controlling and managing anger is first learned in the family.”
Explaining that anger can be experienced in different intensities, from a very mild reaction to rage, Anadolu Health Center Psychiatrist says, “Controlling and managing anger is first learned in the family.”
What is anger?
Anger is a pre-conflict state. First of all, tension begins, adrenaline secretion increases, which increases energy, breathing becomes more frequent, heartbeat accelerates, blood pressure increases, the body and mind are ready for the ‘fight or flight’ response. Finding out why anger feeds is as important as its solution. Among the reasons that cause this tension, “blocking” and “limitation” are frequently encountered. Failure to meet physiological needs such as thirst and hunger and unsuitable conditions can also trigger anger. If we consider anger as a psychological and emotional disorder, obsessive people are more likely to become angry. They cannot stand the disruption of the order that meets their expectations due to an external reason. Individuals with certain personality traits may have difficulty controlling their anger; e.g. Anti-social personalities. In order to talk about the effect of genetic characteristics on anger control, this needs to be proven. On the other hand, anger management problems related to manners, upbringing and upbringing may also occur.
Anger management starts in the family
Although it is not possible to eliminate anger completely, it is very important to be able to control the behaviors caused by this emotion. “What happened that made me angry, what made me angry?” It is useful to ask the question and think about it. Families have a great responsibility in controlling and managing anger. Among the basic education that should be given to children: There is also anger management.
Getting angry initially gives pleasure to the person
Everyone gets angry, feeling angry is not an abnormal situation. And it’s a feeling that doesn’t disappear unless we share it. In fact, people who get angry experience a pleasant, pleasant feeling at first. Negativity occurs when anger cannot be controlled and persists. It is seen as a much more correct behavior to not cover up the anger and talk about it.
Anger management in 7 steps
- Remember that the feeling of anger cannot be eliminated.
- Anger is not an emotion that disappears without being shared. Share why you are angry, what you are experiencing, what your feelings are and how you are feeling.
- Listen to yourself and each other.
- Remember that your anger will be perceived more reasonably if you share your feelings.
- Try to digest the development of the incident, the processes and the reactions received.
- If you cannot control your anger, choose to stay away from the environment and situation that causes anger.
- Whatever your character trait is, remember that you have no right to harm someone else.
