<p>We all encounter a feeling of anger from time to time. <br /><br /></p>.<p>While rational anger can be constructed in some situations, excess anger might prove harmful not just to the individual himself but also the people in his company - if not controlled in time. <br /><br />Rage is the fallout of suppressed aggression which was unable to find an outlet. Experts say the best way to control anger is to let it be expressed - either directly or indirectly.<br /><br />Dr Pulpit Sharma, Clinical Psychologist at Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (VIMHANS) says generally short-tempered people have a history dating back to childhood where they did not get the ‘desired responses’ when they were hurt or angry about something. <br /><br />“Anger is a very normal and natural response when we feel hurt or let down. But it grows if it is not expressed and erupts like a volcano at some or the other point in life,” he says. <br /><br />The best way to control anger is to express yourself when one is feeling upset. Those in the company of short-tempered people can prove to be a great support in overcoming this habit by simply lending a patient ear and without judging the person. <br /><br />“People in the company of angry person should be polite to him and hear him and try and find out what he / she is feeling. In a situation like this the common reaction would be a slap or an exchange of harsh words. But that will only complicate the issue. The key lies in being patient,” Dr Sharma says.<br /><br />When in anger, emotions not rationale dominate one’s thinking - not allowing the person to make a differentiation between right and wrong. So the person should seek some time alone to ascertain the situation. “It is important to go to a separate place and analyse the whole situation by writing it down and also jotting down your feelings,” says the doctor.<br /><br />It isn’t only the mental but the physical that is also affected by anger. “Aggression which is a form of anger instantly consumes a lot of energy and raises blood pressure, pulse rate and heart rate,” says Dr Aspish Sharma, a psychiatrist VIMHANS.<br /><br />Anger/aggression can cause persistent neuro-chemical stress to the brain leading to emotional instability, mood swings, defective coping with stress of daily life, inability to perform efficiently, dysfunctional relationships at work and with family, socio-occupational dysfunction.<br /><br />Anger comes in many forms - direct, passive and self-directed. It is important that each be addressed before it goes out of control. <br /><br />Experts suggest ways of venting your frustration - you can try and divert your attention and channelise the anger by attempting to understand what it is that is causing it. You could also try seeking professional help for it. <br /></p>
<p>We all encounter a feeling of anger from time to time. <br /><br /></p>.<p>While rational anger can be constructed in some situations, excess anger might prove harmful not just to the individual himself but also the people in his company - if not controlled in time. <br /><br />Rage is the fallout of suppressed aggression which was unable to find an outlet. Experts say the best way to control anger is to let it be expressed - either directly or indirectly.<br /><br />Dr Pulpit Sharma, Clinical Psychologist at Vidyasagar Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (VIMHANS) says generally short-tempered people have a history dating back to childhood where they did not get the ‘desired responses’ when they were hurt or angry about something. <br /><br />“Anger is a very normal and natural response when we feel hurt or let down. But it grows if it is not expressed and erupts like a volcano at some or the other point in life,” he says. <br /><br />The best way to control anger is to express yourself when one is feeling upset. Those in the company of short-tempered people can prove to be a great support in overcoming this habit by simply lending a patient ear and without judging the person. <br /><br />“People in the company of angry person should be polite to him and hear him and try and find out what he / she is feeling. In a situation like this the common reaction would be a slap or an exchange of harsh words. But that will only complicate the issue. The key lies in being patient,” Dr Sharma says.<br /><br />When in anger, emotions not rationale dominate one’s thinking - not allowing the person to make a differentiation between right and wrong. So the person should seek some time alone to ascertain the situation. “It is important to go to a separate place and analyse the whole situation by writing it down and also jotting down your feelings,” says the doctor.<br /><br />It isn’t only the mental but the physical that is also affected by anger. “Aggression which is a form of anger instantly consumes a lot of energy and raises blood pressure, pulse rate and heart rate,” says Dr Aspish Sharma, a psychiatrist VIMHANS.<br /><br />Anger/aggression can cause persistent neuro-chemical stress to the brain leading to emotional instability, mood swings, defective coping with stress of daily life, inability to perform efficiently, dysfunctional relationships at work and with family, socio-occupational dysfunction.<br /><br />Anger comes in many forms - direct, passive and self-directed. It is important that each be addressed before it goes out of control. <br /><br />Experts suggest ways of venting your frustration - you can try and divert your attention and channelise the anger by attempting to understand what it is that is causing it. You could also try seeking professional help for it. <br /></p>
