Anger is one of the most natural and complicated emotions we as humans experience. The pressures of modern life and the aggravations that greet us each day create a perfect arena for anger to manifest itself. But sometimes the way we experience anger can begin to have a larger, negative impact on our mental health and the well-being of those around us. When this happens, there are tools you can use to begin to better understand and control your anger, but therapy focused on anger management might also be a valuable choice.
Many who undergo this type of therapy find that it improves important areas of their lives like career, relationships, and their mental and physical health.
What is Anger Management Therapy?
Anger management therapy is a form of counseling focused on helping you to understand where your anger is coming from, what triggers it, and how you can learn to control it more effectively and healthfully. An anger management therapist might engage in role-playing with you to help you to improve your communication skills, suggest problem-solving techniques, or help you to alter your thinking patterns.
Who is it Good For?
Anger can be triggered by a multitude of reasons. Often mental health issues like grief, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder can trigger a feeling of uncontrollable anger. Alcoholism and drug dependency can also trigger it. But, in reality, anyone can suffer from uncontrollable anger.
Here are some signs that you may need to see a therapist to deal with your anger issues:
- You feel signs of physical discomfort when you’re angry, like a rapid heart rate, dizziness, shaking, sweaty palms, or a clenched jaw.
- You’re too angry to deal with the situation. If you find yourself becoming physically or verbally violent in a situation, you may need anger management therapy. This can include feeling out-of-control in a more serious situation, or losing your cool over a small issue others could easily laugh off.
- You blame others for your anger. Those who have trouble managing their anger will frequently blame those around them for their out-of-control behavior or feelings.
- You’re often angry. Getting angry over very small annoyances and feeling constantly angry is a sign that your physical and mental health are suffering from your anger issues.
What’s most important to remember is anger is a perfectly normal emotion to experience. Learning how to effectively and compassionately manage your anger issues will benefit not only those you love, but also yourself.
Contact Bluewater Psychiatry
Anger does not have to control your life; with the right strategies, it can be managed effectively so that it no longer stands between you and success. If you are struggling with anger, contact Bluewater Psychiatry for professional help.