How to transform anger from a destructive force into a controlled tool
Anger often manifests as physical tension or aggressive behaviour, but it can also be managed. This video features anger management expert Dr. J. Ryan Fuller, who demonstrates techniques for controlling your temper and deploying anger successfully.
Anger can present through various physical symptoms, such as a faster heartbeat, clenched fists, or feeling hot, as well as mental shifts like irritability or feeling humiliated. Behavioural changes may range from shouting and sulking to more destructive actions like breaking things or self-harm.
Effective management involves both immediate and long-term strategies. Short-term tactics include mindfulness, counting to ten, and breathing exercises to intervene before a reaction occurs. Long-term approaches include using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to manage unhelpful thoughts, engaging in regular exercise like swimming or yoga, and seeking peer support. For those struggling to cope, professional help through a GP or structured anger management programmes—which may involve 1-to-1 counselling or group work—is available.
Source: The Best Ways to Control Your Anger | Anger Management
