Is anger bad? What if it does not harm anyone?

Every emotion has an effect on every aspect of one’s personality. It affects the thought process, the energy levels as well as the physical body. Anger may be manifested or may not be manifested but it definitely affects one person - the one who is angry. So to control your uncontrolled outburst, anger management helps you in many aspects and situations.

Is anger wrong, when fighting against injustice? Is anger right when it is towards the near and dear ones?

The anger in puberty may lead to some important revolutions in the world as it gives rise to action plans in case of revolutions. It is also the presence of anger which is responsible for the self sabotaging behaviour of the teen who may kill himself as it is not channelised appropriately. As in the case of every emotion, when anger is present too much leads to difficulties in physical, energetic as well as mental bodies. There is distortion in the personality, which is self harming.

What happens if it is internalised completely?

It is also possible that the anger may be completely internalised as may be found in women. It can then lead to passive aggressive behaviour. It does not affect the other person but definitely affects the self. It affects the overall health of the person in the long run.

What happens to the body when one is angry?

Well, anger is an emotion which keeps oneself engaged in itself (anger) completely. The person can not think in an appropriate manner, when under the influence of anger. Automatically the energy levels shift and in turn affect the physical body as well. Thus, it may not matter what it will do to the other person, it definitely affects the self.

How to manage anger?

Anger Management is more of facilitation for self knowledge. It is the journey to know more about oneself. Anger is a representation of an unresolved emotion in the self. When layer by layer more about the personality is revealed, one can reach the core of the issue.

While managing the anger it is important to release the energy that is creating the thoughts, feelings & emotions in the person. As these energies start to release the person becomes free of the issue & slowly of the anger also.

For some people it can take longer duration whereas for others it may be a quick release. Sometimes the person may need the help of a counsellor or a mentor who can look at the issue neutrally. While one is facing the issue he/she may not realise how to look at the issue objectively but the help of a third person always proves to be helpful while dealing with the issues that are difficult. The mentor or the counsellor can help in channelising the anger in the right direction.

Here are 7 methods to control & manage anger:

Doing some physical exercise or going for a brisk walk: Using up the energy that is generated while angry is the best method to release anger.

Observing nature: Observing nature is a very calming activity. It helps one to release the emotions with total ease.

Step out of the situation: If you find that you are being triggered by a particular situation, try to step out of that situation. This will help to reduce the trigger effect.

Self-reflect: Reflect over the situation that is causing anger. This will help you to identify the trigger that is creating the disturbing emotions. Sometimes it is a good idea to talk to a friend or take the help of a counsellor to develop the self reflecting capacity.

Talk to a friend: It is a good idea to vent out your feelings to someone who is non-judgemental. The person can be a friend or a guide or a mentor.

Wind up: Every night reflect over the incidents of the day & wind up the entire event. Observe your feelings & thoughts. Try to complete your emotions with the situation, the person & with yourself.

Meditate: Meditation is a practice that helps in developing the self reflective capacity. One can start with a small duration & can increase the duration gradually.