The Different Faces of Anger

Before I share some ideas on how to deal with anger, I think it is important for you to realize that anger can be manifested in different ways.  It may not always be clear that the cause is unresolved anger.

Here are some emotions where anger may be the underlying problem. 
    Frustration 
    Impatience
    Irritability
    Resentment
    Loss of control
    Pessimism
    Cynicism

Here are some thoughts or words that may have anger as the underlying problem. 
    “This isn’t fair.”
    “Why is this happening to me?”
    “I am to blame for this” or “Someone is to blame for this”
    “How could God let this happen”
    “No one understands”
    “They deserve to pay”
    “I want revenge”

Or these actions:
    Being short-tempered and emotionally unstable
    Being verbally or physically aggressive
    Self-harming
    Neglecting personal hygiene
    Using substances such as nicotine, alcohol, or drugs

When you know that anger is the cause, you will be better able to deal  whether these kind of emotions, words or actions.
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