What measures you apply to control over your anger?

@Aaleexix (2290)
India
April 27, 2011 2:46am CST
I know well that anger spoil moods. Anger lessen reasoning power of people. But like other emotion anger is also one of the basic instinct. Sometime I fail to control over my anger. Every people have their angry mood. But some people can control over their anger. Are you an angry people? What you do to control over your anger?
10 responses
@gelayagui98 (1336)
• Australia
27 Apr 11
Getting angry is only punishing yourself with the mistakes of others. Try to smile even in the most miserable moment. Believe me, it helps.
@Aaleexix (2290)
• India
2 May 11
One important pointed you have mentioned here. Anger tends us to commit mistakes. And mistake makes us looser.
@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
5 May 11
I am not always angry but I do feel that when I am angry I really am very very angry. Sometimes I can't control my mouth from saying things I really don't mean to say. I hate the feeling afterwards and am also ashamed of myself for acting that way. What I do to control my anger is try to listen to the others who try to tell me to stop. I try to slowly think of other things and that the act was already stupidity. I then start to slowly calm down. Thank God this thing helps me, because if not, I don't know what other things and words I may be able to say and hurt other so much and may even be the end of a very good relationship.
@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
27 Apr 11
I rarely allow myself to get angry. You must realize that nobody can MAKE you feel something, you let yourself feel. If you feel anger, you have let yourself, no one has made you angry. The first step to self control is to refuse to give others the power to control your emotions. When I feel irritated or the beginnings of anger, I ask myself if it is something anyone is going to care about in 5 years. The answer is nearly always a resounding "no"! So I take a step back, a deep breath and I put things in perspective. So I am rarely angry.
@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
28 Apr 11
Hi AAlexix, everyday i learn to be more patient. i am an angry type, easy to explode all my anger. in the night, where the situation is calm and quite- i am thinking again what i had done and what the effect for me someday. and every time my anger arise in the top, i try to warn my self about it
@sweet_pea (3322)
• Philippines
2 May 11
When I am angry I try to keep my mouth shut. I realized that when I am angry I tend to say hurtful words that I usually regret afterwards. I try to be alone for awhile to suppress this intense feeling I am having and take deep breaths. I try to calm myself for when I am calm I can think more rational and not let my feelings get over me. My husband often tells me that when I say something as if I am always angry. I always say words in a very defensive manner and sometimes raise my voice to get my point. I say to him that’s just the way I speak. Anyway, I said to him that whenever I get angry all you need to do to pacify me is hug me. Hugging usually works for me to melt my anger.
• Argentina
27 Apr 11
I can't control my anger. For some reason, I feel like offended if I have to shut down my anger, I'm a very temperamental person. Most of the time, if I'm discussing with some people who also seems to be angry I won't let it saying or screaming whatever they want, I would do the same too, I don't see the point in shut down my anger. Also, I don't like to supress myself, I just need to take out all that rage to feeling better and relaxed.
@allknowing (130064)
• India
27 Apr 11
There is nothing to control if you do not do anything at that time. Time dilutes and sometimes diffuses situations and that is the best way to handle this situation.
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
27 Apr 11
staying calm, taking deep breath or just simply gust give a fake smile or if u can then go for a sincere smile. to reason in anger obstruct logic and sometimes loses your point in terms of thinking right. if above won't work, then walk away, have time for yourself, preoccupy your mind with good thoughts and then try your best to resolve issues in a civilized manner.
@jennyze (7029)
• Indonesia
27 Apr 11
I got angry easily and let it go easily, too. Before, I just snapped and regretted whatever speech I delivered at the time. Now, I just try to not speak right away. Just put them on my brain and think the best way to deliver my anger. It works, sometimes I just did not bother to speak at all, ignored it and went away.
• Philippines
27 Apr 11
Me, I isolate myself and find some quiet time. Sometimes, I sleep and other times I try to find someone to talk to. :) Those are the best ways for me to control my anger.