Advice from a Psychologist: Where to Direct your Anger

18.04.2023 14:36
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25

Anger is a natural human reaction to situations of injustice, threat, disappointment. Since it is not always possible to express anger, a person often suppresses the emotion.

As a result, anger accumulates, flows into passive aggression, self-destructive behavior or causes psychosomatic symptoms.

However, there are ways to express anger safely and beneficially.

We have prepared 4 easy ways to express your anger in an environmentally friendly way.

Try creativity

Redirect your anger in a creative direction.

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For example: draw a picture that represents your anger or rage.

Engage in the kinds of art that you enjoy.

Try physical activity

You can help manage your emotions by:

  • Walking;
  • Run;
  • Swimming;
  • Dancing;
  • Workouts in the gym.

Choose a way that is convenient for you to express anger through your body.

Don't be silent about your anger

Try to share your feelings and experiences with loved ones, family or friends.

Tell them about what worries and angers you.

Next to loved ones, it is safest to talk about your feelings and express any emotions.

Try breathing practices

Deep breathing helps to reduce stress levels and calm down.

In addition, because of anger, the body receives less oxygen.

Breathing exercises will help to fill the lack of oxygen and cope with difficult experiences.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource


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  1. Try creativity
  2. Try physical activity
  3. Don't be silent about your anger
  4. Try breathing practices