Anger is one of the most common and natural emotions that we have. Anger can be caused by another person or it can be caused by a situation or series of events. Anger in itself isn’t a problem. It only becomes a problem when you don’t know how to manage your anger. Anger is often associated with violent reactions that can sometimes cause serious damage to yourself or others. However, not all anger is bad. There are different types of anger and there are also different degrees of anger.

Constructive Anger Sometimes Anger can be better than being passive. For example, you may be angry about a political situation and you may want to protest it in anger. This can bring attention to the situation and lead to a positive change. This type of anger is not a bad anger.

Protective Anger When we are threatened or feel we are in danger, we may become angry or enraged. This is when your body will automatically go into a defense mode. Your adrenaline will flow faster and you will have more strength than you normally would. Your body will do whatever it can to protect itself.

Anger From Being Mistreated Becoming angry after being mistreated is something that everyone will experience many times in their life. This type of anger can often result in volatile behavior so it is important to practice anger controlling techniques. When we feel we have been wronged in some way we feel we have a right to this type of anger and also the right to openly express it.

Anger controlling tips

When you become angry the following methods will help keep you in control of your anger.

• Deep breathing - Try inhaling and exhaling slowly about three or four times.
• Physical Activity - Go for a walk, jog, swim or bike ride.
• Calm your anger with humor - Think of a joke or a funny situation that you have experienced.
• Mediation or Prayer - Mediation or prayer is a very effective way to calm your emotions and find inner peace.

No matter what type of anger you have it is important to keep anger from controlling you. If you don’t learn how to manage your anger, it can have a very negative impact on your life. Uncontrolled anger can destroy relationships, career opportunities and families. So you should remember that it is ok and natural to be angry, but don’t let anger control your life.

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