Understanding Anger.pptx
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The document discusses the nature of anger, its causes, expressions, and the biological changes that occur when a person is angry. It highlights the importance of expressing anger healthily and the potential complications of uncontrolled anger, such as high blood pressure and depression. The document also outlines coping strategies, including identifying triggers, meditation, exercise, and the importance of not bottling up emotions.
Understanding Anger.pptx
- 1. Understanding Anger by Col Mukteshwar Prasad(Retd), MTech(IITD),CE(I),FIE(I),FIETE,FISLE,FInstOD,AMCSI Contact -9007224278, e-mail –[email protected] for book ”Decoding Services Selection Board-A Career in Armed Foces As An Officer” and SSB guidance and training at Shivnandani Edu and Def Academy
- 2. Introduction Anger is an intense emotion you feel when Something has gone wrong or Someone has wronged you. It is typically characterized by feelings of Stress, Frustration, and Irritation. Anger is a perfectly normal response to frustrating or difficult situations. Anger only becomes a problem when It’s excessively displayed and Begins to affect your daily functioning and the way you relate with people. Anger can range in intensity, from a slight annoyance to rage. It can sometimes be excessive or irrational. In these cases, it can be hard to keep the emotion in check and could cause you to behave in ways you wouldn’t otherwise behave.
- 3. Characteristics When we are angry our body goes through certain biological and physiological changes. Examples of biological changes your body might go through include: Increased energy levels Raised blood pressure Spike in hormones like adrenaline and noradrenaline Increase in body temperature Increased muscle tension Anger doesn’t look the same in everyone and we all express it in different ways. Some outward characteristics you might notice when you are angry include. Raised voices Clenched fists Frowning or scowling A clenched jaw Physically trembling Rapid heartbeats Sweating excessively Pacing excessively
- 4. Complications Anger is a completely normal and typically healthy emotion. Expressing anger healthily is also important for your mental health It can be detrimental to both your emotional and physical health when you lose control of it. When you are angry your body goes through some physiological and biological changes. Your heart rate quickens and your blood pressure spikes. Your body also releases hormones like adrenaline and noradrenaline. Putting body through these changes by repeatedly getting angry, can lead to complicationsc High blood pressure Depression Anxiety Insomnia Substance abuse Gastric ulcers Bowel disease Diabetes Identifying Anger-Anger is expressed differently by different people .Some people Scream an outlet for their anger or May physically hit an object or even another person.
- 5. Causes Anger can be caused by either External l influences. A person or an event could make you angry. Like someone cut in line in front of you in line. Internal influences. You might feel angry when you are emotionally hurt, threatened, in pain, or in a confrontation. Sometimes we use anger(As Secondary Emotion) to replace other emotions we would rather not deal with, like emotional pain, fear, loneliness, or loss. Could be a reaction to Physical pain, Response to feelings of fear, To protect yourself from a perceived attack, or In response to a frustrating situation. Anger is often caused by a trigger either rational or irrational. Dealing with the loss of a loved one
- 6. Types of Anger Three main types of anger. • Passive-Aggressive Anger: Person tries to repress their anger to avoid dealing with it but typically ends up expressing it in unhealthy and undermining ways. • Assertive Anger: Healthy option for expressing anger. Involves handling anger in a controlled manner by using words to calmly explain and try to diffuse the situation. Here, anger is expressed in a non-threatening way. • Openly Aggressive Anger: This type of anger might be accompanied by physical or verbal aggression such as screaming or hitting things. The aim of this type of anger is typically to hurt the person the anger is directed at emotionally or physically. Can also be expressed in either one of two ways: verbally or nonverbally(possible anger in both ways.) . Verbally: When a person expresses their anger verbally probably by raising their voices. Might become insulting and say hurtful things if their anger is directed at another person. Nonverbally: Showing some slight physical changes in a person who expresses their anger nonverbally. Might Frown or scowl and clench their jaws and fist. Lash out at another person or object,
- 7. Coping • Identify the Cause: The first step is to identify the root cause of anger. It could be another emotion—maybe one of fear or loneliness. It could be an altercation you had or an unpleasant thought that came to mind. • Meditate: Meditation is very beneficial in helping to control human emotions. When faced with a situation that makes you angry, take a second before reacting. Take several deep breaths to calm yourself or try to count until you feel yourself become calmer. • Work Out: Exercising isn’t just great for your physical health—it’s also beneficial for your mental health. A way to channel out emotions like anger in a useful and productive way. Going for a quick run or swim when you are angry could help defuse the emotion. • Let It Out: Don’t bottle your anger up. Expressing your anger when you feel it is the healthiest way to get through it. Bottling up the emotion is most likely to cause a sudden and intense outburst when you least expect it. • Avoid Triggers: If you are quick to become angry , then identify and avoid triggers. If triggered when having a conversation with a particular person or about a particular topic, avoid them or that topic until you’ve learned how to have better control