Anger Monitor

You might need some help learning to control your anger if you recognize any these signs:

Your friends or family members have said they think you have an anger problem or have distanced themselves from you as a result of your behavior.You have discord with coworkers.There are business establishments where you’re no longer welcome.You feel angry a lot of the time.You’re nursing a grudge or thinking about getting revenge.You have been or think about being aggressive or violent when angry.

The majority of research on anger treatment has focused on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). In CBT, patients learn to identify unhelpful or negative thought patterns and change inaccurate beliefs. One CBT-based anger treatment is known as Stress Inoculation. This method involves exposing the person to imaginary incidents that would provoke anger, providing opportunities to self-monitor their anger and practice coping methods.

Though there has been less research on other methods for treating anger, several appear to show promise. Those include:

Family therapy helps family members resolve conflict and improve communication. It may helpful in addressing anger problems directed at a romantic partner and/or children.Psychodynamic therapy is an approach in which therapists help people use self-reflection to focus on the psychological roots of their emotional distress.