Burying your anger can have serious mental and physical health consequences.
Before it consumes you, here’s how to let it go.
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Recognizing these signs if the first step when it comes to learning how to let go of anger.
But why do we get angrybe it mildly irritated or overcome with all-encompassing ragein the first place?
Any excessive negative feelingfear, distress, shame, rejectionwill likely trigger anger.
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For example, hurt, betrayed, ignored, taken advantage ofanything that evokes vulnerability.
How to let go of anger quickly and effectively
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Muscle relaxation exercises can help quite a bit as well, says Stone.
Meditation can also help cultivate gratitude, which acts as an antidote to anger, explains Stone.
Its really hard to feel both at the same time.
Proceed to the tips below.
Then, take a moment to ask yourself: what is the anger trying to show me?
Get it all out on paper.
Recognize anger is trying to protect you
Although feeling angry doesnt feel good, its intentions are actually good.
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Anger is merely trying to help you and protect you from something, Johnson says.
It may sound silly initially but think about all the times you have talked aloud to yourself.
It will help address the anger with intention and purpose.
So instead of deeming yourself as an angry person, remind yourself that you are simply experiencing theemotionof anger.
In short, anger can impact your physical health as well as your mental well-being.
And, anger can contribute togeneralized anxiety disordertoo.
Its important to recognize the mind, body, and soul connection, Johnson says.
These issues include, but are not limited to, headaches, body aches, and heart issues.
Additionally, the way anger affects our mental health is very similar to the way chronic stress does.
Think higher rates of depression, anxiety, physical health risks, Stone says.
So chronic anger really does have the ability to wreak havoc on ones life.
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