Anger Management

[lupestripe]

Over the last week or so I have had real difficulty controlling my own frustration. I get stressed too easily and this sometimes manifests itself as a boiling anger deep inside me. Over the last few days, I have probably said and done a few things that in retrospect I regret (nothing so bad as to be unresolvable though) but I am concerned that without a suitable release, these feelings are merely going to build and the situation will get worse.

I appreciate that all I am doing is lashing out against how I feel about myself but does anyone have any ways of controlling these destructive emotions? I go to the gym regularly, which does help, and I am starting to learn another language from tomorrow. I am hoping that by keeping my brain and body active, I won't have the energy to entertain these feelings. I should also meditate more but it is finding the time amidst my ridiculous (on average 55 hours a week, 6 days a week) work schedule.

I know a lot of the time I'm a warm, caring person and it distresses me that sometimes I feel so pent up that I resort to anger and bitterness. This gets me down as I pride myself as being a tolerant and decent person who tries his best to help others irrespective of how I am feeling myself. Perhaps just accepting it and not letting it get me down is a good place to start.

So how do you vent your anger and frustration and how do you stop it preying on your mind?

Comments

[volf-mech.livejournal.com]

The last time I vented, I was at work. I then ended up with a £170 pound repair bill, my final warning and very sore nuckles. Whilst the shouting helped, the kicking the snack machine and punching the walls... wasnt the best way.

Thats pretty much how I tend to vent (But now its just shouting awhole lot followed with 2 cups of strong coffee) As for how I stop it, I dont. Well, I cant to be frank.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

I used to do that too but I didn't want to get a petty vandalism charge or an ASBO for being unable to control my rage. My fear is that I can't stop it either and that it builds and builds until it causes more and more problems.