Do you lose your temper and wonder why? Are there days when you feel like you just wake up angry?
Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems—problems at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life. And it can make you feel as though you’re at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion.
Instead of keeping your anger to yourself and letting it fester, why not try these healthy alternatives for healing anger?
Vent, Cry or Shout
When you feel angry, vent your emotions to someone you trust, whether it be a friend, family member, psychic, partner or counselor. Don’t take your anger out on strangers or random people. People who you know and trust will have compassion for your situation. They will respect your feelings and let you get whatever you need to off your chest without judgement. They can help you feel free once again.
Don’t be afraid to cry. Crying is an extremely healthy way of releasing emotion. It’s something you can do on your own, or in front of someone you love or trust. Don’t view crying as a sign of weakness, because it isn’t!
Shout it out! Don’t shout at random strangers in public places though. Instead, go to a quiet place where you know you’re alone, like among tress in a forest or on a deserted beach at sunrise. Yell at the top of your lungs and say exactly what’s on your mind. You’ll feel great afterwards and an amazing weight will have been lifted off your shoulders.
ExerciseIf your anger is making you feel aggressive, take it out on a workout. Go running, hop on a bike or take a kickboxing class. Concentrate all your negative, strong feelings on making yourself sweat. Exercise until you’re too tired to be angry anymore. Not only is exercise physically therapeutic, it also does wonders for your mental and emotional health as well. It’s great for those who don’t feel like talking.
Learn to Let Go
As I said before, holding on to anger is not healthy and it can even make you sick. You need to learn to let go of the anger. If you don’t let it go, you’ll never be at peace. You’ll always feel haunted. In order to let go of the anger, you need to reflect on it and you can do this with professional help, whether it be a therapist, religious leader, or your trusted psychic. You can also try meditation and journaling.
It’s perfectly okay to be angry. When someone wrongs you or when things don’t go your way, you have a right to be mad. But what you do with that anger is what’s most important. Don’t ignore or suppress your feelings. Don’t worry about making others happy. Express your anger and do it in a healthy way in order to have your inner peace restored.
Interesting take, but I argue that venting to friends can sometimes backfire, making you relive the anger instead of resolving it. Cognitive-behavioral techniques should be the focus here, not just emotional outbursts and exercise. Let’s discuss the long-term efficacy of these methods.
This article is a breath of fresh air. It tackles the nuances of anger without trivializing it. Healthy alternatives like venting, crying, and exercise are often overlooked, but they’re crucial for emotional well-being. A must-read for anyone struggling with emotional control.
Oh great, now I can add ‘shouting at trees’ to my daily routine. If only fixing anger issues were as easy as going for a jog or crying my eyes out. Next time I rage at my boss, I’ll just picture myself on a deserted beach at sunrise. Problem solved, right?
Honestly, this advice seems overly simplistic and somewhat naïve. Do you really think shouting in a forest is a sustainable solution for anger management? People need more concrete strategies and professional guidance, not just a list of clichéd coping mechanisms.
While the suggestions here are valuable, some might find the emphasis on physical and emotional release somewhat lacking in depth. It would be beneficial to incorporate more scientific insights into how anger affects the brain and body, along with advanced therapeutic techniques.