There are a lot of things in this world that make us angry. There are plenty of people in this world that do make us angry. I myself tend to get angry and frustrated.
I can get angry at times. Anger is a part of human nature. It is a valid and natural human emotion. Emotions are illogical. However, humans are emotional and logical at the same time. This seems to make humans very interesting at best.
As humans, we are living and breathing paradoxes.
There are plenty of family members that had made me angry. I was in a few toxic friendships in which I had felt nothing but frustration and anger. Normally, I would like to do something really bad. However, what I have in mind would probably put me in the slammer for the rest of my life. But, I did learn of ways to control my anger. I could bring up my dysfunctional family. Going in-depth about my dysfunctional family is best saved for another story. But, I will testify that the things my relatives say and do really make me angry.
Anger is one emotion we cannot deny. If we forsake our anger, it will come out eventually. You cannot have one emotion without the other. If we forsake the other emotion, it will damage and eventually destroy us.
But, there are methods I employ in rationalizing my anger. Here are the following methods that I use:
Rationalization:
This is by far not the easiest thing to do at first. It is a method that takes time getting used to. Even I still have a hard time using rationalization to control my anger. In my situation, I rationalize while I factor in a lot of things. I only see my relatives maybe once every two or three years.
I tend to think about what makes me angry as a result. I think about who is making me angry. I think about what the person did to make me angry. When I rationalize it, the anger subsides. I also rationalize what I want to do and the repercussions of doing so.
At the end, I do not really get angry anymore.
Video Games:
From what I have seen, video games are a good way to vent out one’s anger. There are plenty of times where I got angry. But, I could not really do anything about it. The best video games for letting out your anger tend to be the most violent ones. Violent video games do have their uses.
One such game I like to play when relieving my anger would be “Def Jam: FFNY.” It is one of the most popular fighting games. It is a game that had come out around fall of 2004.
This is a game that I still play.
The violence is brutal and realistic.
I found it to be more appealing than Mortal Kombat. After playing a few hours of Def Jam: FFNY, I was relaxed and refreshed. The anger was no longer there.
Due to the insane violence, Mortal Kombat is another good game to relieve your anger. You can pretend you are tearing up the person that is making you angry. It certainly has worked for me.
There is also the “Grand Theft Auto” series. You do not have to bother doing the missions. All you have to do is sit back and shoot down virtual people. After a few hours, you will the anger leaving your system and body.
Weights:
From what I have seen and learned, anger is a powerful emotion. The emotion of anger does create a burst of strength and energy.
What better way is there to use your burst of energy than to lift weights and to get stronger? After a good workout, perhaps the anger will have left your system.
Running:
This is a good way to get rid of your anger. After a good jog, you will feel the anger leaving your system.
Punching Bag:
If you feel the need to beat someone, beat up an inanimate object instead. I would say to invest in a punching bag. All you have to do is punch and kick the bag repeatedly. That is something worth looking into.
Sex:
You cannot deny that sex is a good way to relieve yourself of anger. After sexual intercourse, the brain will release chemicals that put one in a state of relief and euphoria. It is one of best methods of relieving anger and stress.
These are just a few examples of controlling your anger. If you are a religious and/or spiritual person, there is meditation.
Meditation does wonders for controlling anger. However, there are many more ways to control a person’s anger.
