Anger is a perfectly normal emotion, and something that can actually be helpful for mental health. It helps us to identify things that are hurting us, or situations in which we feel frustrated or out of control.
To feel angry is not the issue; it is in how we express and deal with it that anger issues can occur. Dealing with an angry person can be a drain on your energy, impact your mental health and damage your relationship.
When angry feelings are expressed in a negative way, it can undermine your own wellbeing, weaken your relationship, and leave you feeling frustrated and unheard.
In this post, The Awareness Centre takes a closer look at the different types of anger you can experience, before moving on to anger management strategies and various methods for helping someone manage their anger issues in a healthy way. Note that this post deals with supporting an angry person β not with emotional or psychological abuse, or domestic violence, which are very different.
If your physical health is at risk, or you feel unsafe with someone who has trouble controlling their anger issues, seek professional help immediately. We often think of anger as a core, base emotion, but it does not take only one form.
