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		<title>Strategies For Dealing With Anger Issues – 3 Ways to Deal With Angry People</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:47:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The premise of this article is to cover, simple strategies for dealing with anger issues. In this case, how to deal with someone who has issues with anger.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The premise of this article is to cover, simple <strong>strategies for dealing with anger issues</strong>. In this case, <em>how to deal with someone who has issues with anger.</em></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We’ve all encountered them. Some of us more than others, but we’ve all had our dealings with them at one time or another. This person is your friend, father, mother, co-worker, someone you’re dating, your husband, wife, or even your kids. What do these people have in common? They could be someone you know who has problems with anger.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">So, the question is, <em>“What are some <a href="http://www.angerdefense.com" target="_blank">ways to deal with someone who has anger issues</a>?”</em></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Here are a few suggestions that may lead you in the right direction.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>1. Address Issues From a Calm Perspective</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Think about it a second &#8211; if you were angry, how would you react if someone you’re angry at, or arguing with, was shouting or responding to you in an angry way? Would that calm you down? Of course not, you’d probably get frustrated which would intensify your anger, and could lead you to say, or do, something you later regret.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">One of the first things to keep in mind when dealing with an angry person is to relax and speak to them calmly. That way there’s a better chance they will calm down too, and respond without being so angry. Or at the very least, not feel like they’re being attacked.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With that said, here’s something else you may want to consider…</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>2. Realize They Make Their Own Choices</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Odds are, you probably don’t like to be told what to do, or how to feel. Likewise, the person that’s angry doesn’t want to be told what to do either. In fact, telling an angry person to chill out, or calm down, sometimes gets the opposite result… it makes them angrier.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">They might feel like you’re trying to boss them around, which may be the reason they’re angry in the first place. So, recognize they have a right to feel the way they do, and how they choose to react, whether you agree with them or not. But also, remember you have a choice on whether you want to stick around while they’re angry. Which brings us to the next strategy for dealing with someone with anger issues.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>3. Leave The Room</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Just because someone else has anger issues and doesn’t know how to control their reaction to anger, doesn’t mean you have to stick around to deal with it. If it’s safe, and appropriate for you to do so, leave the room until they calm down. This way you don’t give yourself a chance to get angry too. Then you both have time to clear your heads and can talk things out in a cool manner.</p>
<p>Although there are no guarantees that these <a href="http://www.angerdefense.com/blog">anger management strategies</a> will work for you and your specific situation, this should have given you a better idea of how to approach the issue of dealing with someone with anger problems, in a way that&#8217;s healthier for you and the other person.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Want to know what type of anger the person you think has an anger problem is? Check out the <a href="http://www.angerdefense.com/blog/types-of-anger-12-most-common-types-of-anger/">12 types of anger</a>, and see if any of them sound familiar, to you.</p>
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		<title>Tips To Manage Anger &#8211; Five Anger Management Strategies You Might Find Helpful</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:50:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s interesting how much uncontrolled anger can impact our lives. As Oz Zeldom describes, anger can have damaging effects. Here&#8217;s his take on anger, which includes some useful tips that anyone can use to manage anger effectively. Tips to Manage Anger Anger is an emotion that can have damaging effects if it is not properly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s interesting how much uncontrolled anger can impact our lives. As Oz Zeldom describes, anger can have damaging effects. Here&#8217;s his take on anger, which includes some useful tips that anyone can use to <a title="manage anger" href="http://www.manageyourlifenow.com/Articles/tabid/60/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/76/7-ways-on-how-to-manage-anger.aspx" target="_blank">manage anger</a> effectively.</p>
<p><strong>Tips to Manage Anger</strong></p>
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<p>Anger is an emotion that can have damaging effects if it is not properly managed. Anger is very dangerous to your health. It increases your adrenaline and blood pressure levels. Deadly consequences may occur when people could not control their anger and rage. Anger can even break relationships. Moreover, anger can also result in hurting someone or doing something that you may feel sorry later on.</p>
<p>Some people find it easy to control their anger. More people are in need to develop anger management skills. Here are some excellent anger management tips:</p>
<p>Try to get away from the person or the situation responsible for your anger. Excuse yourself and walk away if you are in the middle of an argument which is boosting your anger. Walking away from the situation is a good option to control anger.</p>
<p>Relax yourself when you feel angry. Take a deep breath. Close your eyes and visualize yourself in a calm place which makes you feel happy. You may also visualize a relaxing lovable experience. Drink a glass of water, and listen to some relaxing and soothing music. Listening to such music will calm yourself and reduce your anger. Take deep breaths frequently when you listen to music. Good music will help you a lot when you are under stress.</p>
<p>Go for a walk or do some physical exercise when you cannot control your anger. Exercising increases your endorphins. Your angry mood may switch to a calm mood if you do an exercise that you enjoy most. You can also engage in some other physical activities that can relax yourself and reduce your anger. Try to play some relaxing games like computer games or some other indoor games.</p>
<p>Share your inner feelings with your friends, relatives or someone whom you trust most. You may feel relieved when you pour out your inner feelings. This is also good for your health. You will also find yourself communicating in a different mood with your trusted ones. This may also reduce your anger and relieve your unpleasant and painful feelings.</p>
<p>Pray God. Prayers bring inner peace to your soul and will guide you to control your anger and displeasure.Judge whether your thoughts, hopes, and feelings responsible for your anger is right. Also do the same by imagining yourself as the opponent. Now, you may find it easy to relax and control your anger if your opponent is also right. Try to forgive the person who is responsible for your anger and forget the unpleasant memories which are responsible for your anger.</p>
<p>Start counting from 1 to 100 when your anger is at its peak. This will reduce your anger, reduce the effectiveness of harsh words, and make you to express your anger politely. You should release your anger in some way. Otherwise it will destroy your health. So, if you cannot restrict your anger, try to release your anger either by kicking a punching bag or shouting aloud at the top of your voice in a place where no one can hear you. You can express your anger by writing your feelings in a paper.</p>
<p>If the above tips do not help you in managing your anger, then you may need some professional help, either from a therapist specialized in anger management or from a psychiatrist.</p>
<p><strong>About the Author:</strong> Oz Zeldom is an expert author, who is presently working on the site about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.healthon.com/reference/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Respiratory_Disorders/Asthma/Pediatric.html">medical information</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.healthon.com/">women&#8217;s health</a>. He has written many articles on various topics. For more information about <a href="http://www.healthon.com/">doctor search</a>, visit his site at www.healthon.com</p>
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