Anger Management

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• QWhat is anger management therapy?

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  People who show violent tendencies such as aggressive drivers, criminals and bullies may be court-ordered to attend anger management therapy.
  
  This kind of therapy focuses on identifying anger triggers, in expressing anger without losing control and in learning relaxation methods. It can be individual or group therapy. It also can be expensive. If you are seeking professional help, you may want to start by going to the American Association of Anger Management Providers for information.

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• QHow can I manage my anger?

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  A Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answered

  While you may think that lashing out or hitting a pillow or a punching bag helps you release tension, the opposite is true. It teaches you to develop a behavior pattern: Get mad, punch. Get mad, get even. Get mad, harbor stress until it eats away at you.

  Instead, do the opposite of what you’d expect. Research has found that “letting it rip” with anger actually escalates anger and aggression and does nothing to help you (or the person you’re angry with) resolve the situation. In general, to cope with an emotion, you have to do the opposite. The opposite of anger isn’t to withdraw or lash out but to develop empathy.

  So instead of swearing at your teacher for making you do homework, try to think about the twenty-some unruly kids she has to deal with all day long. And if all else fails, bang out some push-ups or go for a run. Telling yourself to “stay calm” usually doesn’t help. Exercise actually helps lessen the effects of anger and stress.

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• QHow does chronic anger affect my brain health?

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  Quick temper? Instead of yelling, take a few minutes to cool down. The stress of chronic anger can actually shrink the memory centers in the brain. Get to know the signs that you’re seething and address the problem before it erupts. 
• QHow do I let go of resentment?

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  A Deepak Chopra , Alternative & Complementary Medicine, answered

  Realize that there is no such thing as a missed opportunity. "I should have done that" and "If only I had said that" bring to mind all our failures, big and small.
  
  Resentment wastes energy, yet it lingers seductively because it always comes with a ready-made target. The alternative is to look inward, mourn what might have been, take responsibility, and move on. Your soul sees no missed opportunities. In reality every road you traveled offered up an experience as a gift, and as the complex fabric of life wove itself, each experience added to your growth. In the deepest sense your life has been a string of opportunities that you met successfully.
  
  Affirm today that there is nothing and no one to resent. For every small desire that didn't come true, your soul has widened the way for fulfilling your highest aspirations.
• QHow does anger affect overall health?

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  A Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answered

  

  Anger can do more than make a person hot under the collar. In this video, Dr. Mehmet Oz explains how getting angry can quickly affect vital signs, with long-term consequences.
• QHow can I avoid getting angry when provoked?

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  A Raychelle C. Lohmann, MS, LPC , Psychology, answered

  On a sheet of paper, list your button releases or pet peeves that trigger your anger and then make several copies of your list. Put them in places that are readily accessible—for example, your wallet, your backpack, and your nightstand. Review the list often so that the next time you find one of your buttons is being pushed, you can head off an anger situation by recalling your release.

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• QWhat are the physical effects of anger?

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  People have different physical responses to anger, but some of them may include teeth grinding, flushing, paling, fists clenching, prickly sensations, sweating muscle tensions, temperature changes and numbness.
  Anger usually is obvious by our facial expressions.
  
  Women often describe anger as a slow burn, while men describe it as a fire or flood that rages within them. It also varies by cultural norms. Some Asian cultures, for instance, experience anger in a milder way and for a shorter period of time than Caucasian Americans.
  
  In either case, your body is gearing up to survive or fight the wrong that has been perpetrated against you. Chemicals like noradrenaline and adrenaline surge through the body.

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• QWhat is intermittent explosive disorder?

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  A Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD , Psychology, answered

  

  Intermittent explosive disorder is when anger appears to come out of nowhere, followed by an outburst of emotion. In this video, psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, explains how road rage is a good example of this explosive, angry behavior.