Hi, Thanks for reaching out.
We know that it can be hard to deal with financial and professional stress which can lead to multiple side effects, anger issues being one of them. Anger is a natural, instinctive response to threats but it becomes a problem when you have trouble controlling it, causing you to say or do things you regret. You have reported to have trouble controlling your anger and the causes being financial and professional stress. This can be due to multiple reasons some of them can be grief, anxiety, frustration, stress, irritability, etc.
There are multiple ways to cope up with anger issues, i.e.:
Relaxation techniques:
These include breathing deeply and picturing relaxing scenes in your mind. When trying to relax, breathe from deep within your lungs, inhaling and exhaling slowly. Repeat a calming word or phrase, such as ârelaxâ or âtake it easy.â
You may also want to visualize a relaxing experience, either from your memory or imagination. Yoga-like exercises may also help relax your body and make you feel calmer.
Cognitive Reorganisation:
Changing the way you think can change the way you express your anger. Itâs important to focus on expressing rational, rather than irrational, thoughts. Avoid using the words âalwaysâ and âneverâ in your thoughts and speech. Such terms can make you feel like your anger is justified, which makes it worse.
Problem Solving:
The best way to approach a situation thatâs making you angry is to not focus on the solution but to figure out how to address the problem.You can do that by making a plan and checking in with it often so that you can check your progress often.
Communication:
When one feels angry, they tend to jump to conclusions, which can be inaccurate. When youâre having an angry argument, slow down and think through your responses. Remember to listen to the other person in the conversation. Good communication can help you resolve problems before your anger escalates.
We would highly recommend you to approach a professional counsellor/mental health practitioner (preferably someone with CBT specialisation) who would be able to guide you through in a safe and non-judgemental manner. It is perfectly okay to seek out professional help from mental health practitioners from organisations or independent set ups.
Credits: Kaushik Kataria, Intern at Heart It Out
Answered2021-06-20 08:52:45
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