By Kenna R, John W, Desmond C, Jeffery C, Yaniz
An article by Toketumu in Very Well Mind Blog describes anger as:
“Anger is an intense emotion you feel when something has gone wrong or someone has wronged you. It is typically characterized by feelings of stress, frustration, and irritation. Everyone feels anger from time to time. It's a perfectly normal response to frustrating or difficult situations. Anger only becomes a problem when it's excessively displayed and begins to affect your daily functioning and the way you relate with people.”
Kenna R. says:
“When I feel upset, I like to walk away and take time out to myself. It’s okay to speak your mind on how you are feeling but it's the way that you talk to people that is important. When you’re upset you can voice your feelings in a respectful manner, take a break and meditate, then go back towards your day to finish your tasks. These steps make me feel a lot better when I'm feeling upset.” - Kenna R.
Desmond C. says:
“When I'm feeling upset I like to count from 1 to 10 while taking deep breaths. I also pray and read Psalms when I'm upset as it helps me calm my anger by focusing on my faith. My faith helps me cope with all sorts of emotions and feelings.”
Jeffery C. says:
“To cope with anger or when I’m upset, I usually try not to let the situation overwhelm me by getting information about the cause of my anger. If it's a person and I have yelled at them, I apologize. If it's a situation or thing that's making me angry, I speak to someone regarding how they handled the same situation. I end up thinking about my anger or what’s upsetting me until it no longer bothers me.”
The Mayo Clinic suggests ten tips to cope with anger:
Think before you speak. Don't say something you might regret. Take time to collect your thoughts before saying anything.
Once you're calm, express your concerns. State your concerns and needs clearly and directly, without hurting others or controlling them.
Get some exercise. Physical activity can help reduce stress and calm anger like taking a walk or running.
Take a timeout. Give yourself a break to help you cope with the day's stress.
Identify possible solutions. Instead of focusing on what made you mad, work on resolving the issue at hand.
Stick with I statements. Criticizing or placing blame might only increase tension when describing a problem use “I” instead of ‘you’ statements
Don't hold a grudge. Forgiving someone who angered you might help you both learn from the situation and strengthen your relationship.
Use humor to release tension. Lightening up can help diffuse tension, but try not to use sarcasm as it can hurt feelings and make things worse.
Practice relaxation skills. Practice deep breathing exercises, meditation, or listen to music to relax.
Know when to seek help. Learning to control anger can be challenging at times. Seek help for anger issues if your anger seems out of control.
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