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Remember that anger is not bad. It is a natural emotion that we are all born with. It is the abuse of anger, the over reaction to situations that trigger off intense anger that makes it unacceptable in society. It has to be controlled otherwise it can be bad for you and those around you.
When anyone becomes intensely angry a lot of things can happen in their bodies. People have been known to have a heart attack or a stroke during or straight after a fit of anger. This is probably due to the blood pressure going up when you feel such intense emotion.
Anger causes extreme stress to the body and it could be the cause of cancer or other diseases. Depression and high blood pressure are also causes of intense anger.
Many people turn to drugs to calm themselves down and help control the anger and end up by being dependant on the drugs.
It is better to try and control your anger by avoiding any confrontational situations and practising self control when you are with a lot of people. Walk away from a situation if you feel the anger rising in you. Do not let your emotions get the better of you. You can always be in control of your emotions if you stay calm and keep reminding yourself of the fact.
Intense anger can become a serious problem if it is not checked in time.
It is nice to know that it is a problem that can be overcome. You have to want to overcome it and by striving to change your way of thinking and avoiding any situation that you know will become confrontational you will with time find that your desire to lose your temper and always be the winner in every argument has gone.
You could become depressed and anxious about your
violent anger.
If you anger is caused by any other symptoms that you cannot control get professional advice to help you.
As I have said before, no one will entirely be free from anger as it is a human emotion and there are times when we should be angered by something. It is only when this emotion becomes too intense and begins to rule our lives that we need see it as a problem.
You will not want your closest family and friends to avoid you because you are always angered about something. They will not want to spend time in your company and you will also be giving them reason to be worried about you.
Anger can cause you to have bad relationships with your colleagues. You will feel like an outcast because no one will want to be your friend.
Your anger could lead to you damaging property that does not belong to you or hurting people. It appears that while many people are angered they do not realise what they are doing. This is a dangerous state of affairs.
When anger runs out of control there could be serious consequences. People could be hurt by violence and property can be damaged. It is not worth it just to win an argument. Avoid getting yourself into a situation where you want to prove that you are in control. By practising restraint you will prove that you are in control of your emotions and not the other way around.
Instead of letting this anger control you turn it into healthy energy. Next time you feel your anger flaring up go outside and kick a ball. Jog a few blocks and make yourself get into a sweat. You will feel great and the anger will have subsided without ever coming to the fore.
