Anger

Is it okay to feel angry?

Of course. Feeling angry is a normal human emotion. What is important is what you do with that anger.

Why do I feel angry?

Everyone feels angry for different reasons--injustice, loss, grief, frustration, disappointment. Remember that you are feeling angry for a reason. Once you figure out why you are angry, then you can solve your problem.

What can I do when I feel angry?

Start to recognize your own warning signs--Everyone experiences anger differently

What is your body doing (hands sweating, clenching fists, heart pounding)?

What does your face look like (tense, scowling)?

What are you thinking (you want to hurt someone, you think you are worthless) ?

Calm yourself. You can try walking away, counting to 10 (or 100, or 1000), drawing, art, meditation, deep breathing. You may need to try a variety of different things before you find what works for you.

Let people know you are angry and are trying to cool off. This way they will not bother you while you are calming down.

When you are calm, solve the problem.

What if I always get angry?

You need to really look at your life and discover what makes you angry? Are there places you go where you always feel angry? Are you angry only around certain people? Are there things you do that make you constantly frustrated and angry?

When you have identified what makes you angry, decide how to solve the problem.

You can avoid what makes you angry.

You can use techniques for calming down.

You can talk it out and resolve any differences.

You can choose different friends or activities that make you happy.

Whatever you choose to do, remember that you are in charge of your actions and emotions. You decided how you feel and how you act.

Who can help me if I get angry?

Surround yourself with people who respect you, treat you fairly, and let you calm down when you are angry.

Talk to your parents and ask them for help in controlling your anger.

A school counselor can give you more resources on how to control your anger.

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