Anger – The Silent Killer

If one were to define the word anger, it may be difficult to put your finger on a particular definition. We have heard anger being used in different ways, sometimes even for a small form of irritation. Interestingly, the dictionary defines Anger as a strong feeling of displeasure, annoyance or hostility. But what is anger really. Let’s look at a quote here:

Why do we feel anger?

Where there is anger, there is always pain underneath - Eckhart Tolle. When somebody retaliates with anger to a situation, one must always understand that there is something the individual is going through. It is also indicative of a past trauma or hurt the individual is nursing that is not dealt with.

How do we demonstrate it?

Each one deals with situations differently, so therefore, the levels of anger might differ, however it is important to realize the damage it does to the person who is angry and the person the anger is shown is often hurtful and can sometimes make relationships irreparable. It often ends up destroying that what is good and gives rise to negatives emotions to dwell in the heart which would up and then a mental breakdown could happen. Anger if nor dealt with can make one bitter and lead to further damage

Anger doesn’t solve anything; it builds nothing but it can destroy everything. Anonymous.

With all this bitterness it would work on one’s bodily functions which will prove to be dangerous if not taken care off.

What can be done to help control it?

One of the major aspects of anger is that it never happens as a single incident. It is usually connected to a series of events or one major event that has not been dealt with in the past.

It is important to have regular counselling sessions in order to identify where the root of this anger is emerging. It is crucial to identify the incident connected to this anger. How old is the event that creates this sort of emotion in the person? Are there some related people to the incident that the person is carrying hurt feelings towards?

Counselling has proved to be useful in helping people who harbor such emotions, so reach out and get heard.