Anger (pill, pain, nastiness, thoughts)

[silibran]

The things that make us angry reveal much about ourselves.

[CorporateCowboy]

Originally Posted by silibran

The things that make us angry reveal much about ourselves.

I agree; and particularly relevant to a philosophy forum are those who are angry/constantly battle others re: their religious beliefs. I'm an atheist, but I understand the role religion (and ultimately education) plays for some people in terms of their mental health/optimism.

[Arach Angle]

Originally Posted by CorporateCowboy

I agree; and particularly relevant to a philosophy forum are those who are angry/constantly battle others re: their religious beliefs. I'm an atheist, but I understand the role religion (and ultimately education) plays for some people in terms of their mental health/optimism.

yup. Often, the more we know, the more angst we have.

[DubbleT]

Originally Posted by Thoreau424

Anger is a choice. No matter the situation, we still have to choose to react in anger.

I agree that how we react is a choice. I'm not so sure that anger itself is a choice, it's difficult to choose our emotions.

However this thread feels disjointed, was it split off or moved here from another discussion?

[SerlingHitchcockJPeele]

Originally Posted by Redflag71

Let's get it out

Holding Anger inside your BODY IS TOXIC

Your Belly can suffer with Inflammation

God Bless and Good Luck

Have a Path Please. I do. It Helps.

Join a gym

Hit the weights

Go for a run (walk)

Buy some gloves and hit the heavy bag (this one really helps)

Go for a swim

Have an alcoholic beverage (in moderation)

Talk to a friend or family member

Sit in a steam room (this one is great too)

Gardening is cool too (pumpkins, watermelons, summer squash, sunflowers etc)

[CorporateCowboy]

Originally Posted by Arach Angle

Often, the more we know, the more angst we have.

I think the reverse is true i.e. knowledge is empowering. The less people know (and the less their ability to problem-solve/reason/think/communicate), the more angst/anger they have.

Originally Posted by SerlingHitchcockJPeele

Join a gym

Hit the weights

Go for a run (walk)

Buy some gloves and hit the heavy bag (this one really helps)

Go for a swim

Have an alcoholic beverage (in moderation)

Talk to a friend or family member

Sit in a steam room (this one is great too)

Gardening is cool too (pumpkins, watermelons, summer squash, sunflowers etc)

This is simply a 'band-aid'; and while (sometimes) effective in the moment (although I wouldn't recommend drinking alcohol when angry, lol) - it isn't always possible i.e. think of those who are angry/confrontational in a grocery store, in their car, at work and so on. It simply doesn't deal with the underlying issue re: (explosive) anger over strangers, forums, and (insignificant) daily details/life. In other words, what makes one (consistently) angry - and why? A steam room, boxing or gardening isn't going to help. :-)

[wellnesszing]

Almost every individual on this planet suffers from the problem of anger management. If you cant handle your anger then you lose on many fronts in your life. You will have problems in your work, personal life, social life and so on. Managing anger is easy too but it takes patience and will.



A determined person can control anger by means of meditation and Yoga. It will give you mental peace and spiritual enlightenment.

[CorporateCowboy]

Originally Posted by wellnesszing

A determined person can control anger by means of meditation and Yoga. It will give you mental peace and spiritual enlightenment.

Simple psychology and problem-solving will do the same thing sans 'spiritual enlightenment'. It's a matter of being 'mentally fit/happy', particularly relative to frustration or nonsense we all experience from time-to-time.

[katie45]

In many instances anger stems from fear.

There are numerous web sites explaining how it plays out.

[MysticPhD]

Anger results from allowing yourself to be in the wrong state of mind. The states of mind that preclude anger are the following and we should try to be in one or more of them as often as possible.

Agape love, kindness, mercy, compassion, gentleness, unconditional acceptance, empathy, sympathy, tolerance, long-suffering, decency, friendliness, peacefulness, joyfulness, understanding, care, concern, solicitude, solicitousness, sensitivity, tender-heartedness, soft-heartedness, warm-heartedness, warmth, love, brotherly love, tenderness, gentleness, mercifulness, leniency, lenience, consideration, kindness, humanity, humaneness, kind-heartedness, charity, benevolence, and non-judgmental.