We all become angry at something or someone sometime. Sometimes we fume inside and sometimes we yell or become irritable. Walking away from anger takes discipline. There are things that can trigger our emotions that can lead to anger. Some people are just angry all the time. Others take a long time to become upset. Anger can lead to road rage, abuse and other unsociable behaviours. Anger can also be a defense for sadness or grief! Look behind a person's anger to what else may be occurring! In my work, patient's families often present as angry. Understanding what might be happening often reveals they feel like a fish out of water when someone they love is sick or in the hospital. Sometimes they are just scared so they lash out! "Where's the doctor?" "The tea is cold!" Learning to manage our anger helps us stay civilized! We do not harm others. Are there times you wish you had contained your anger?
"The angry people are those people who are most afraid”, Dr. Robert Anthony.
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