FEELING ANGRY? HERE ARE SOME SOLUTIONS TO HELP Anger is a perfectly normal healthy emotion. Everybody has different triggers and what causes one person to see red might not bother
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the next person. Anger only becomes a problem when it gets out of control or if expressed in aggressive and violent ways toward others. IDENTIFY YOUR TRIGGERS Think about where and when you are more likely to get angry, and see if there is a pattern. For example do you get angry with certain people? When stressed? When drinking or using? At work? Or behind the wheel? LISTEN TO YOUR BODY Anger stimulates the adrenal response system which is the body’s way of coping, resulting in the fight or flight response. You may notice increased heart rate, tense muscles, increased temperature, rapid breathing or fist and teeth clenching. WHEN THIS HAPPENS TRY TO ▪ Pause and take a deep breath to avoid reacting straight away. ▪ Breathe in for blue and out for red. ▪ Walk away if you can. You can always come back and talk when things have calmed down. ▪ Visualise yourself dealing with the situation in a calm manner that’s non-aggressive but assertive.
LOOK WITHIN Anger is generally the result of other deeper feelings or emotions. Many men experience anger due to frustration, loss/grief, pain, depression/anxiety and being treated unfairly. ASK FOR HELP If you are struggling to manage your anger there is plenty of support out there. Don’t leave it too late. If you have ever felt so furious you have not been able to control yourself, or if anyone has asked if you have an anger problem then you probably do. Other signs of being affected by anger could be less obvious and include: ▪ always being irritable, little things make you angry and that is your main response to situations ▪ when you’re angry you’re aggressive or nasty ▪ you may feel depressed and avoid being around friends or family ▪ you may use drugs or alcohol to make you feel more relaxed or calm.
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