Coping with the Anger Stage of Grief

Anger that is not controlled or dealt with may be damaging to health and personal life. Angeleena May, Executive Director at AMFM Healthcare shares some strategies that can help you cope with the anger stage of grief.  Some are a repeat of things mentioned earlier.  This is intentional.

• Don’t ignore your feelings. Suppressing your feelings causes them to come out in less desirable ways. Allow yourself space to feel angry before the anger escalates to outward aggression. But how?
  
• Allow yourself to feel the loss. Find an emotionally safe place, either with a supportive friend or by yourself. Allow yourself fifteen to twenty minutes each day to grieve. Switch off your phone. This time is a safety valve. It’s an opportunity to deal with any feelings that have been stored up. How you use it is up to you.
  
• Express yourself through art, journaling, poetry, singing, playing an instrument or other non-verbal outlets. Talk to your listener.​