From the article: Take a Time Out from Anger
Anger and irritability are common experiences among people with PTSD. In fact, increased anger and irritability is considered to be one of the hyperarousal symptoms of PTSD. Anger can be a very difficult emotion to cope with. However, there are healthy ways of coping with anger.
What healthy strategies have you found to be successful in coping with anger? Share the coping strategies you often rely on when you are experiencing anger. You may also learn some new strategies that you have never tried before. The more ways of coping you have available, the better prepared you will be to manage your anger.
Share Your Way of CopingI agree with Roger
- Assertiveness does not mix with anger, it's just fuel for the fire. Even if I'm able to calm down, if I revisit the situation I just get angry again. The only thing that works for me is to put out the fire by completely getting away from the person/situation & focusing on something else.
- —Guest piper
talk with a good friend
- I go to a friend whom I know can ease out my anger and reduce the stress that causes my anger.
- —Guest jen
didn't work for me
- I tried this after reading, and the results were catastrophic, people in general aren't assertive, so trying to act assertive leaves them room to further anger you.
- —Guest roger
Music
- It helps to listen to music that reminds you of the way you feel. That way you do not have to act out. It is as if you let them say it for you, so you do not have to go into detail.
- —Guest naya
Anger Journal for PTSD
- I write in a journal when I am angry! I write to the emotion or trigger. Then I write ways to heal and move forward. The anger disappears from my heart. Denise
- —Guest Denise
