Definitions
What does anger mean?
A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, hostility
It is okay to be angry
True
Can you change the way you react with your anger?
Yes. You may respond with anger in certain situations because that’s what you’ve always done. You may have learned this behavior growing up. But you can change the way you react.
Name some common triggers
injustice, embarrassed, ignored, not getting credit, being wrongfully accused, failing at doing something, feeling out of control, feeling jealous, getting insulted, getting critized, lied to, betrayed, traffic, bad drivers, family, waiting in lines, financial problems, losing, etc.
What does aggression mean?
Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another,; readiness to attack or confront
It is okay to be aggressive
False
True or False: Anger is a common reaction when a person feels as if he or she is losing control.
True. But the best way to show control is to react calmly and manage your feelings.
Adrenaline and other chemicals enter your bloodstream, Heart pumps faster, Blood flows more quickly, Muscles tense up
What is a trigger?
A trigger is a stimulus that elicits a reaction. In the context of mental illness, "trigger" is often used to mean something that brings on or worsens symptoms.
Anger affects your body
True. Anger affects your body: when you get angry, your body creates energy
You you have a disagreement with your friend at school. It bothers you all day, but you say nothing. Later when you go home from school, you yell at your sibling. What is a question you should ask yourself about your anger?
Am I directing my anger at an innocent person?
Name some warning signs that you are feeling angry
Tense muscles
Tight fists
Clenched jaw
Sweaty palms
Racing heartbeat
Fast breathing
Trembling or feeling shaky
Feeling warm or flushed
Upset stomach
Loud or mean voice
What is uncontrolled anger?
Involves repeated, sudden episodes of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior or angry verbal outbursts in which you react out of proportion to the situation.
appear unable to stop it or to make it less extreme
Being angry all the time, or uncontrolled can be dangerous
True, can cause physical/mental health issues
You lose a video game and throw your controller against the wall, causing it to break. What question should you ask yourself about your anger?
Are my level of anger and my reaction out of proportion to the trigger?
Name some physical health problems uncontrolled anger can cause
Headaches
Sheep problems
Digestive problems
High blood pressure
Heart [problems]
What is anger management?
Anger management is a way to lessen the effects that anger has on you; therapeutic approach designed to help people respond to anger with appropriate behavior; describes the skills you need to recognize that you, or someone else, is becoming angry, and then take appropriate action.
Learning to deal well with anger means learning not to take problems or arguments personally.
True, ask yourself; Am I taking something personally?
You study hard all week for a test but you still fail. When you get home your mom asks you how your test went and you respond by screaming, "God, can you just leave me alone, you're so annoying!"
Am I really angry with the person who triggered my feelings?
Name some mental health problems uncontrolled anger can cause
Depression, alcohol/drug problems, problems in professional/personal relationships, poor decision making, low self-esteem