The Quiet Side of Anger

Anger has a very stereotypical image. If asked to describe an angry person, most of us would describe an individual with rigid body language, rapid breathing, squinting eyes, tight fists, elevated voice, etc. If we went a step further to describe what kinds of actions an angry person would engage in, we would include yelling, throwing things, stomping and so on. Well, there is a different side of anger that we may overlook when we limit our perception of anger to the blatant and typical behaviors and images listed above.

For some of us, anger is experienced in a very different way; a way that is not as overt as what we typically imagine. You see, it is very much possible that many individuals turn their anger inward. So, instead of tearing things up, kicking, screaming and making a scene, some us will withdraw into ourselves and “beat ourselves up”. This type of anger manifestation is just as self-defeating as other negative expressions of anger.

One negative expression of anger is no better than the other. Whether you take your anger out on the world or yourself, it is important that you develop positive coping strategies to better deal with this powerful emotion. There is a vast amount of information out there on the internet, but you can also attend Anger Management groups with a certified facilitator. If you choose the latter, be sure that the facilitator is certified by the best, Anderson and Anderson. Feel free to contact us for more information.

Tanya James, M.Ed., CAMF
Anger Management of Metro-Atlanta
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George Anderson, MSW, BCD, CAMF
Diplomate, American Association of Anger Management Providers
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http://www.angertrends.blogspot.com/
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