| March 1, 2008 | Keeping An Open Mind |
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Most of us believe we can tell when someone is angry. We look at the expression on a person’s face or their body language and come to a quick conclusion. Anger is that powerful antagonistic emotion you feel when you are displeased or upset with something or someone. We humans are designed to use it as a mobilizing force to protect ourselves. It is a useful, natural and fundamental emotion that all humans experience from time to time. It is only when anger gets out of control and turns destructive that it becomes a counterproductive force. Uncontrolled anger or rage is likely to have a profound negative affect on our personal and social lives. In fact this type of angry expression has, for many, been the cause of serious interpersonal conflict. In this month’s Newsletter I write about anger in men. Men are more likely to express anger directly than women because in our society it is seen as more acceptable and gender appropriate. |
Male Anger
Anger is an emotion with a wide range of expression from irritation to rage. It is basic to the fight or flight mechanism that originates in the brain in a structure called the amygdala. This part of the brain is our warning system, sending out the alert when threats are present. Some men perceive threats almost everywhere and have very little tolerance for even the smallest of things, causing them to react inappropriately. All threats are not the same however. Therefore we ha... |
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7 Tips To Anger Control
We know that old habits are hard to break so it will take some determination and guidance to change. If you are motivated and ready to change here are some ways to make it happen. Know Your Triggers: Write down all the things that are likely to set you off and make you angry. By knowing in advance what t... |
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