How Do You Manage Your Anger?

@GovindaB (249)
Accra, Ghana
October 7, 2018 12:57pm CST
Whenever I get angry I try to remain as quiet as possible because I wouldn't like to offend anyone with my words. I then move away to solitude until tempers calm. Usually I say a few words to express my feelings, and then remain dead silent. Argument makes matters worse, so I leave. Friends, do you think it is a helpful approach to anger? How do you manage yours?
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@dya80dya (33991)
7 Oct 18
It's a good idea to leave. I do the same.
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@dya80dya (33991)
7 Oct 18
@GovindaB Yes.Recently I had a conflict with my father. I just leaved without saying a word.
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@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
7 Oct 18
@dya80dya Wow. You must be a very cool dude. Thumb up. You showed maximum respect for your dad. I believe later he'll ponder over the issue and make apologies if he faulted
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@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
7 Oct 18
Do you leave without saying a word? @dya80dya
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@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
7 Oct 18
I always think of the saying "Nobody is Perfect" and try to see things in a positive solutions than be angry
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• Germany
7 Oct 18
@GovindaB I think defending yourself in a minimal discussion is much better than to be angry because I believe in the saying " You can`t think right things when you`re angry"
@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
7 Oct 18
@m_audrey6788 True , dear. Anger clouds the mind
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@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
7 Oct 18
@m_audrey6788. Sometimes you've got to be angry to defend what's yours. Do u agree to that?
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@shubhu3 (36464)
• New Delhi, India
8 Oct 18
I'm similar . I try to stay silent and speak after becoming calm.
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@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
8 Oct 18
My partner in temperaments lol. Kudos @shubhu3
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@shubhu3 (36464)
• New Delhi, India
8 Oct 18
@GovindaB Hehehe cheers.
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@NJChicaa (116232)
• United States
7 Oct 18
I hold it in too. I also don’t get wildly angry either. People who get loud and angry disgust me.
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@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
7 Oct 18
Me too. Especially when the anger is directed to kids. I don't like yelling at those little dudes.
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@dya80dya (33991)
7 Oct 18
@GovindaB Poor kids. They will do what they see at home.
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@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
7 Oct 18
@dya80dya It's funny but sad to see kids picking up and acting out "bad" mannerism from adults
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
8 Oct 18
You chose the better option.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
8 Oct 18
@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
8 Oct 18
Thank you buddy @sunrisefan
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
8 Oct 18
A pastor once said that if you're angry with your brother, count up to 10 first before saying anything. If you're angry with your son or daughter, count up to 30 before saying anything. Finally, if you're angry with your wife, count on and on :)
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
8 Oct 18
@GovindaB You're welcome :) I can be funny at time but actually I can be serious about many things. Life is a continuous learning process and I'm sure you'll learn much as you mature.
@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
8 Oct 18
Where else will I learn these but here in mylot. So glad to have friends who share to build my library of rich info. Thank you mylotter @sunrisefan
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@rsa101 (37969)
• Philippines
8 Oct 18
I mostly do that as well. Breathing can also calm you down. Some says that anger can somehow be triggered by the lack of oxygen coming in your brain that is why when you are angry you tend to become irrational and can make you unreasonable at times. So the first thing you do is to fill your body with oxygen to clear your mind. Talking about it after anger is out is the best way to resolve things out.
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@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
8 Oct 18
Copied. Have added to my dictionary. Thanks buddy @rsa101
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@mesbakh (2284)
• Indonesia
16 Oct 18
wash my face, take a shower, and sleep
@mesbakh (2284)
• Indonesia
16 Oct 18
@GovindaB anger is hot, cooling it
@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
16 Oct 18
Wow. Why not take shower only? That way you will automatically wash your face. Besides, what happens when it occus at workplace or school where there usually are no such facilities?
@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
16 Oct 18
@mesbakh I get u now bro. Sometimes it happens to me too
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
7 Oct 18
for me not to get angry and work it out
@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
7 Oct 18
@amadeo has it always been that easy?
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
8 Oct 18
Seriously, it's better to shut up so arguments would not escalate. A friend of mine (this is true) before told us that when he had an argument with his wife, he'd get out of the house and go see a movie. When he comes home in the evening, a nice dinner has been prepared by his wife.
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
8 Oct 18
@GovindaB Yes, it differs from person to person or couple to couple. What might be effective for one might not be the same case for another. I guess my friend had already a good psychology of his wife and they simply loved each other that they're able to move on from any argument and continue living harmoniously.
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
8 Oct 18
That's the right thing to do when you are angry..I remain silent too..I try to explain things when everything is calm .
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@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
8 Oct 18
@lcydoll Good approach. Bravo :)
@Janet357 (75656)
15 Oct 18
I try to control it. But if i cant ahh, it’s gonna be ww3
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@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
15 Oct 18
. When you get angry, before you take any angry action, first count 1 to 20. By the time u reach the 20th count, u might have calmed down
@Janet357 (75656)
8 Oct 18
Im quiet but deeply hurt. I dont know, i dont get mad easily but when i do, i dont foget.
@Janet357 (75656)
16 Oct 18
@GovindaB yes it takes time but i will not repeat the same mistake.
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@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
16 Oct 18
@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
8 Oct 18
@janet357 Forgetting is part of healing process from the shock of anger. It's not easy but needed. :)
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
7 Oct 18
Yes, your approach is like mine. Pause, take a step back, and a deep breath. Repeat as often as needed.
@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
7 Oct 18
@GovindaB Now we need to get the others on board. ha!
@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
7 Oct 18
@CarolDM Agreed. Anger management education can go a long way to save most torne situations in marriages and relationships
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@GovindaB (249)
• Accra, Ghana
7 Oct 18
Thank you @CarolDM. I'll keep it up
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