Letting Go of Anger

Do you often feel mad at the world or excessively impatient with others? While many things can trigger feelings of anger, it’s still essential that you’re able to control how you respond to situations, events, and people.

The compassionate professionals at Thriving Center of Psychology offer a complete range of anger management services to help you get to the bottom of your persistent anger. Understanding and controlling your emotions will benefit your mental and physical health in the long run.

Why You’re Angry

In most situations, anger can be natural and healthy, and it’s often a response to an injustice or perceived wrong. At other times, it can be secondary to feelings like:

• Anxiety
• Fear
• Hurt
• Inadequacy
• Depression
• Stress

For some, anger is a defense mechanism, a way to feel in control. Sadly, responding with disproportionate anger can cause difficulties at work, in relationships, and in other aspects of your life. It can become a serious problem if you can’t stop feeling bitterness toward other people or situations.

How to Start Letting Go of Anger

The caring and experienced psychologists and therapists at Thriving Center of Psychology offer various anger management services. Your therapist or psychologist can work with you to figure out what triggers your anger, help you become more emotionally aware, and recommend healthy life changes to help you deal with anger.

Thriving Center of Psychology offers the following strategies to release anger:

Be Tuned in to Your Emotions

When you feel angry, try to be aware of the present and ask yourself what’s making you feel angry. In this state, it’s easier to pinpoint underlying issues you might need to address.

Express your Anger in More Healthy Ways

Instead of putting others down or screaming, find other ways to express your anger. Try writing or journaling about what you feel. Get some exercise or hit the gym to work out your irritability.

Practice Relaxation

When you’re feeling frustrated or angry, try to focus on your breathing for a few minutes. Don’t think about anything else, much less the thing that triggered your anger. Just focus on calming your breath, body, and mind. Even when you don’t feel angry, try doing this every day, such as before bed or first thing in the morning. 

Exercise Compassion and Kindness

Kind acts, regardless of who’s on the receiving end, are good for your mental well-being. They can also help you see how you act and look when you’re angry. Compassion can help you realize that others, not just you, have their own challenges. Whenever you’re interacting with others, do your best to practice compassion and kindness.

Visualize Anger Leaving

Visualization is an excellent method to get a better handle on your emotions and maintain self-awareness. When you feel yourself getting angry, stop for a moment to take in the feeling, and then release it. Visualize the anger physically exiting your body, and then center on more positive thoughts and feelings.

If you have trouble with anger management, Thriving Center of Psychology can help you achieve emotional balance. Schedule an appointment by calling the office or going online today.