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Identifying abusive behaviors and changing negative mindsets are vital parts of successful rehabilitation, and they are efforts that are of the utmost importance in batterer intervention programs. While many think that the underlying cause of abusive behavior is because of mental health issues or anger, this isn’t always the case. We’re here to help both victims of domestic violence and abusers recognize the warning signs and take action.

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Signs To Look Out For

Are you concerned that you or someone you know has anger management issues? Here are some of the signs to look for:

Similarly, to other emotions, it’s unhealthy to let your anger internally manifest. While it’s acceptable to get angry, it’s not acceptable to become violent towards objects or other people. If you frequently find yourself in these situations, you may have a problem controlling your anger.

When something terrible happens, it’s always easier to blame someone else than to take responsibility for the situation. However, anger problems have less to do with the situation and more to do with how you interpret and make sense of it. Constantly blaming others for bad situations may be an indication of not being able to appropriately deal with your anger.

Do you find those little things that shouldn’t annoy you, make you angry? Constant and ongoing anger is a sign that there is an issue that needs to be dealt with. Being angry all the time is a problem that not only affects you but those around you. Anger issues have the power to tear apart relationships, families, and work environments.

Depending on the situation, there is a level of anger that is acceptable and almost expected to be displayed. When your level of anger is disproportionate to the situation, it may be cause for concern. Breaking property or becoming violent over a small issue would be an example.

While many have been mentioned, there are others worth mentioning that may be an indication of anger problems:

Feelings of having to hide your anger
Focusing on negative experiences
Experiencing constant feelings of impatience or irritation
The inability to control your anger
Problems with expressing your emotions calmly

How Anger Management Can Help You

There are many benefits to being able to manage your anger. Anger management helps you to feel more in control of your life in an unpredictable world. The following list is how therapy can benefit you:

Communication

Learning to recognize what frustrates you and being able to talk about it is a skill that is learned. This could help to calm you down before your anger reaches a boiling point. Communication helps prevent outbursts and maintain positive relationships.

Health

Reducing your anger simultaneously improves your health.

Stress and anger go hand-in-hand. It’s no surprise that constant anger has negative health effects on your body like an increase in blood pressure, headaches, and heart problems.

Channel Your Energy

Acting out of anger often leads to decisions made with poor judgment. A skill learned is taking your anger and using it towards something positive. By channeling that emotion and energy, you are using a negative emotion as a motivator to work harder.