I don't usually get agitated with people (usually)- only events, technology, having something interrupt my day or thought flow... I am patient with others (not myself), but I am not patient with life itself (if that makes sense).
For example: I have to be up early sometimes for a required class. I am not mad at my classmates or the instructor or even the chair who writes the schedule; I am simply mad at having to be up so early. I rant and rage and people laugh. I then laugh and jokingly demand someone go to the break room and get me some coffee. I am still mad at having to be up so early, but not at others. I am glad those in my class have figured that out about me.
I used to be mad at people, but I then turned my anger into being mad at objects (I am not mad at other drivers, just their cars). I also have learned how to play it off or turn it into a joke. It lets off steam and everyone gets a good laugh.
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