How Do I Handle the Emotions of Being Angry?

Excessive anger can have detrimental effects on your mental and physical health. Everyone deals with anger as it is a normal emotion. The key is to handle the emotions of being angry in the proper way. It is crucial to realize that you are in control of your angry feelings, emotions and behavior. It just takes some effort to relax your body and manage your mind and thought processes.

Things You'll Need

• Journal
• Writing utensil

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Instructions

• 1

  Take three to five deep breaths. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Do this as soon as you are starting to feel angry. Tell yourself that you are in charge of the emotions that make you angry, and you are in control of how you feel.

• 2

  Turn on music that you love. Whether you are in the heat of anger or are dealing with the consequences of losing your temper, music can calm you or boost your mood. Music can also trigger the memory of something or some time that you love. If you feel yourself getting angry, turn on some music that soothes your nerves or boosts your mood.

• 3

  Take a nap. Sometimes the reason you are feeling overemotional and angry is because you are tired. This doesn't just refer to being physically tired. It's possible to feel mentally tired as well. Lay down and rest when handling those emotions.

• 4

  Get some exercise. Try soothing exercises such as yoga. Another way to use exercise to handle the emotions of being angry is to engage in a strenuous exercise. Running, swimming or cardio aerobics can work out the aggression that causes or fuels the anger.

• 5

  Write in a journal. Working through the anger emotions in writing can provide clarity and be cathartic. Keep track of the angry feelings and what likely caused them.

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  Seek the help of a therapist. If you are unable to handle the emotions on your own, seek counseling to have someone to talk to. Anger management tailored therapy is an option.