Coping with Anger

Everyone gets angry. Unfortunately, too many women refuse to acknowledge anger because they don’t know how to cope with the negative feelings. They don’t understand the line between feelings and behavior. Many women fear anger because they associate anger with acting in a negative manner. They don’t understand that anger is a feeling, not a behavior. Instead, they assume that anger will automatically mean they will act out with words or actions that will end up hurting someone.

There are always choices in how a person handles their emotions, and how that person chooses to consequently behave. Anger means something isn’t right with a situation, and the feeling isn’t automatically wrong. Feeling anger may indicate an injustice or danger to yourself or others. Such situations need correction and anger can fuel positive as well as negative change.

Some try to pretend the anger doesn’t exist, stuffing it deep down inside. Others nurture anger, allowing it to grow in power and scope. Some use anger felt at a present situation to fuel fury at unresolved past issues. Some simply simmer with angry feelings, refusing to deal with the core problem. Anger doesn’t have to fuel negative behavior. You have choices. Even torrents of anger must come to a head at some point, before fading. Visiting a bariatric center in St. Petersburg for support may help you understand the role of anger in your behavior choices as you are losing weight.

Some react to anger by yelling, crying, attacking or blaming others. Some journal angry feelings, over eat, sleep, use other escape mechanisms or direct the anger at themselves. Others deal with their anger through physical exertion or seeking help.

Stress levels can rise when you don’t deal with anger. Remember that it is OK to get mad. Try to separate the anger from the behavior and become more honest with yourself and your emotions as you lose weight.