Scariest Facts about Anger and Rage

Anger and rage are two very common terms used in psychology and behavioural science. Everyone experienced being angry at one point in their lives. Anger is not a negative and must-avoid type of emotional. In fact, it is a completely natural and normal feeling which is inevitable in a person’s life. Sometimes being angry and expressing is even therapeutic.

Anger only becomes threatening and destructive if you could no longer control your outbursts. If you are angry and it becomes quite often, it may be a sign for you to step back and relax. Healthy anger is fine but if it results to yelling, aggression and violent behaviour, you just might need professional help.

Controlling Anger and Rage

Stepping away from the situation which triggers your anger is a wise and practical way to avoid destructive and unhealthy rage. Time out is the perfect term to use when staying away from such types of triggering situations. Avoid the situation or scenario and let yourself calm down.

Be Objective

Excessive and destructive anger is basically stemming from uncontrollable outbursts of emotions. Hence if your emotions get the better of you, try to be objective and use rational thoughts to deal with the problem. Do not deny your anger. Acknowledge it! Only in recognizing and accepting the fact that you are angry could you do something to resolve it.

See a therapist

If you feel that you are no longer capable of taking control every time you get angry, it is a sign for you to seek professional intervention. There are plenty of reliable and professional therapists giving anger management courses and behavioural modification therapy.

Anger and rage when not addressed and resolved could definitely have a negative impact in your life. These behaviours are obstacles to healthy living when excessive and chronic.

References:

• Journal of Autism and Development Disorder, School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
• COS Scholar Universe, Labome Researcher Resource – Exact Antigen/Labome