Have you ever lost your temper? Did you yell and scream or want to hit someone? Maybe your little brother got into your room and played with your toys without permission. Or maybe your teacher gave you too much homework. Or maybe a friend borrowed your favorite video game and then broke it. That made [...]
We all know what anger is, and we've all felt it: whether as a fleeting annoyance or as full-fledged rage. Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems—problems at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality [...]
It's normal to feel angry or frustrated when you've been let down or betrayed. But anger and frustration don't justify violent action. Anger is a strong emotion that can be difficult to keep in check, but the right response is always stay cool. Here are some ways to deal with anger without resorting to violence: [...]
People have a difficult time letting go of the past because they are held back by unfinished business. They may regret choices they have made or feel guilty about past actions. As long as guilt and regret are not resolved, it is difficult to move forward. The regret epidemic Regret is an emotion that feels [...]
Everybody gets angry, but out-of-control rage isn't good for you or those around you. When you can't control your anger, you may get into fist-fights or drive recklessly, for example, endangering yourself and others. But anger also plays havoc with your own body. Research shows that anger can increase people's—especially men's—chances of developing coronary heart [...]
Dealing with an angry child is doubtless among parenthood's least favorite experiences—yet all parents go through it. "Anger is as legitimate an emotion as joy or sadness, and it's the most common way children express feelings of frustration," says Sal Severe, PhD, an Arizona psychologist and author of several parenting books, including How to Behave [...]
You've had a long day, and you're in a hurry to get home. Traffic is crawling, and you have to stop for groceries. After waiting forever in the checkout line, it's your turn—and the cash register goes on the blink. That does it. You're ready to lose it. Millions of us lose our tempers every [...]