A 44-year-old member asked:
i exploded in anger yesterday, and it felt great. what does this mean?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
It probably means: That you have been holding in feelings & not dealing with issues head on enough. It is healthiest to express your self assertively & to deal with issues as they come up. If you try to push down unhappy thoughts, frustrations & emotions - it will be like a pressure cooker waiting to go off.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Can vetiver oil drive away anger?
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Dr. Siranush Cholakian answered
Holistic Medicine 34 years experience
Yes: Vertiver is an essential oil that alone or in combination with others can be used to help reduce stress-physical and emotional.It is known as the "oil of tranquility". It could be used by inhalation, baths, massages.That is a gentle way of controlling anger in combination with other tools- breathing exercise, brisk walking, cognitive behavioral therapy, past life therapy, ....
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A 30-year-old member asked:
How can I get my boyfriend to stop repressing his anger and tell me how he feels?
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Dr. Maritza Baez answered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Talk: Tell him how you feel, and focus on your feelings, not on his actions, or he may get defensive or just shut down. Maybe you feel confused, unappreciated, or abandoned when he doesn't give you feedback on certain things and you want to feel more connected. Tell him you want to take the relationship to a higher level and you want to really know more about him, including his feelings.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
How can I get my boyfriend to realize that holding in anger isn't healthy?
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Dr. Andrew Carroll answered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Upbringing: A lot of times, men are "trained" from childhood to hold things in. Obviously this is not always healthy, but is kind of a part of our culture. Helping him to talk about it with you, and then possibly with a counselor might be a good start.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
How can I manage my anger at work?
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Dr. Miroslava Fox answered
Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
See below: What is triggering your anger? Are you getting angry quickly in other situations? What is happening before you start your workday? Too many questions. When feeling angry, deep breathing, maybe going to the washroom and washing your face with called water. What thoughts are you having when feel angry? Find a counselor specializing in anger management to address your situation specific concerns.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Is there anyway to clam down from major fits of anger?
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Yes: Deep breaths. Positive thinking. And remember, nothing or nobody makes you angry. It's your choice in how to react to the world around you. Don't let people or situations have that much power over you!
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