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Understanding anger
What's OK and when is it time for help?
Is Anger Always Negative?
It’s a myth that feeling anger is bad. Anger signals that something in your life isn’t right and motivates you to make positive changes. It energizes you to fight for survival when you are threatened. Anger is only negative when it hurts you or others.
Most people get angry a few times a week. It’s usually tied to other feelings like frustration, disappointment, vulnerability, fear, stress, shame or hurt. Getting in touch with the underlying causes of anger helps you respond in a healthy and productive way.
Anger and aggression are often confused. While anger is a feeling, aggression includes hostile or violent behavior and attitudes.
Want to learn more or need help? Below you can:
- Download or order a copy of our Understanding Anger brochure
- Read articles from our experts
- Find treatment for anger
How Pine Rest Can Help
For immediate 24/7 help, call our hospital Contact Center at 800.678.5500. To schedule a new outpatient appointment, call 616.258.7500 or 866.852.4001.
Is anger affecting your quality of life?
If you experience frequent or intense anger that is interfering with the quality of your life, consider getting help. Warning signs include feeling out-of-control, becoming physically ill or violent, getting in trouble with the law, increasing your alcohol use or using drugs, and experiencing work or school difficulties and/or relationship problems.
Pine Rest’s highly trained clinicians can help you explore the reasons behind your anger, learn new strategies for dealing with your feelings and provide a safe place to practice your new skills for expressing your feelings.
Are you affected by someone else’s anger?
Remember that you aren’t to blame, and you can’t control their reactions only how you respond. Some tips that can help are to:
- Set clear boundaries about what you will and won’t tolerate.
- Wait for a time when you are both calm to talk about the anger problem.
- Remove yourself from the situation if the other person does not calm down.
If you are having a hard time standing up for yourself, consider counseling or therapy.
Understanding Anger Brochure
Want to learn more? Our free brochure is available to read online or download anytime.
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