A member asked:

How does one stop being mad at someone ?

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Anger: Anger is a normal emotion universally experienced; it's what makes us all human. Being able to express anger to the person who made you angry would be the first step. Should this fail and the anger slows your ability to grown and develop, seek psychotherapy, where anger and any other emotions can be expressed, processed, verbalized and felt in a safe environment.

Answered 4/30/2015

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Dr. Jane Lykins answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Forgive: Feeling angry is normal... It's how you express it that matters. You can try to discuss the problem with the person who made you angry, or with a friend or therapist, or try to work through it by writing in a journal. But ultimately, you must make the choice to let it go for yourself. Holding a grudge is like drinking poison: it only hurts yourself.

Answered 5/9/2015

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

The best way 2 stop: being mad is 2 talk 2 them about why U R angry. Until U clear the air, U may hold onto the resentment. If this is someone who is important 2U and U want 2 continue having a relationship w' it is worth finding a way 2 talk 2 them about how U R feeling. If it is some1 U do not wish 2 stay connected 2, holding onto the resentment will eventually lead to your distancing, but your anger may hurt U.

Answered 4/30/2015

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Dr. Nicholas Stratas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Accept and allow: feelings such as anger are natural. We do not stop feeling. To manage anger it must be accepted, once accepted it becomes modifiable - behavior therapy can be helpful

Answered 7/8/2015

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