Feeling angry

I feel angry all the time because of how my family and their friends treated me. I was unable to work because I couldn't get to work but everyone else could get to work. Cabs and buses don't run in my area. I started getting physically suck each time I am under stress. What is the best way to conquer anger? When your surrounding by toxic people.

Anger is an interesting emotion. When we are angry, we can learn more about ourselves by identifying the emotion(s) which preceded the anger. Why are we angry? Are we feeling hurt, overwhelmed, rejected, ignored, misunderstood, sad, lonely, tired, etc. Once we understand why we are feeing angry, we have a shot at identifying the cause(s) and at resolving the anger.

I use a gratitude journal to help find balance in my emotions. I encourage everyone to try to cultivate a sense of gratitude.

This does not mean we won't become angry, won't be disappointed, won't experience depression; it just helps us to balance our emotions.

It's important to identify the cause(s) and to try to resolve the anger by understanding it as much as possible, as bottled up anger can be very toxic and/or may cause us further/ongoing difficulties.

I am sorry you feel surrounded by toxic people. I cannot comment much on this as I do not know your life situation. I would say: Limit your exposure to people you find toxic, if possible. If you cannot, then try to identify traits in each person you can be thankful for or can appreciate. People are rarely black and white -- all good or all bad. We all have some traits which are bothersome to one another. sometimes, we may find forgiveness helpful, if we can reach a point of forgiveness.

I am sorry, I cannot express myself as well as I would like to here today. I am going through some med changes.

I do hope you can find some positive traits in the people around you; it might help? This is not to suggest your anger is unfounded. I am hoping you can gently defuse some of the anger. I am concerned about the effects ongoing, unresolved anger may have upon you. Sometimes, more flexibility in our expectations of others can help to defuse ongoing anger.

It's important to find avenues to resolve the anger and to move forward. This often involves some inner work. We can never control what others choose to do. We can only have control over whether or not we choose to pursue inner peace despite what anybody else is doing.

I hope other friends here will be along to support you as well.


WC

I'm looking for new ways to do gratitude journal

(((((Buffy))))) sorry about the toxic people in your life affecting you, just leaving you some hugs in here

If you're able, some kind of physical activity may help. A brisk walk will get you away from a frustrating situation or toxic people for a few minutes, lifting weights or something vigorous like running, areobics, or my favorite, cardiokickboxing, can help release tension, burn off stress, and get some mood-boosting endorphins going.

Gratitude is a great antidote to anger. Find three things to be grateful foe everyday and write them down. It doesn't have to be big things.

I agree with that. When I get really mad, I try to go walk it off. It also helps to identify why you are feeling so angry and see if you can solve the root cause.