Causes and Solutions For Out of Control Anger

Often anger comes from hate of some kind and if not dealt with, a person will act out this aggressive behavior and can put themselves and those around them at risk. A person who regularly acts out their anger may have underlying issues that haven't been diagnosed. These issues could be related to alcohol and/or drug abuse, or possibly some form of mental illnesses. It's not unusual for this person to have difficulty dealing with their emotions and feelings which may lead them to attack out of anger.

Their frustration is often rooted in their past. They may have been a victim of child abuse, or severely neglected as a child. Other underlying contribution may be negative influences. Perhaps, as a child, the person was bullied at school and his/her parents and teachers failed to handle the situation satisfactorily. This person will likely develop a deep seated anger that continued to grow as they got older.

Anger management classes have been developed for people who have difficulty controlling their destructive behavior. These classes are designed to help the person open up and deal with their feelings and emotions. Classes often include other individuals with the same difficulty in dealing with their uncontrolled anger. A trained therapist usually conducts these classes and guides the participants in a group-oriented atmosphere that allows each person to explain their problems and situation.

The therapist works to address each individual, and may even make them angry in an effort to determine the root cause of the problem. It's important for the therapist who is dealing with hate and anger to stay alert since potential risks are involved. If a person's anger is triggered, it could lead to violent, something that should be avoided. Therefore, the therapist must be cautious. In dealing with underlying issues, it's critical to look at all aspects of the person's behaviors, thinking patterns, logic, and so on.

If a person is caught up in illogical thinking, the goal is to get them on track. It's possible the person does have cause for their anger, but teaching him/her how to deal with it in a more suitable manner is the ultimate goal. By understanding their thinking patterns, it can be determined whether mental illness is an underlying source of the person's behavior. If there are signs of mental illness, the therapist will likely recommend the person make an appointment with a qualified mental health expert for evaluation.

On the other hand, if alcohol and/or drug abuse is involved, the person should seek out drug and alcohol classes. Through the combination of mental health expertise, anger management classes and/or drug and alcohol classes, the person can work toward recovery. After a series of treatments, the patient may need medications to help control his/her anger. However, often when a person with anger issues is able to talk through their problems, they usually find some relief and are able to move forward into more positive behaviors.

Anger is a certainly a miserable place to reside, since suffering with this behavior can result in putting everyone at risk. Nobody wants to suffer constant pain and suffering. When a person has anger issues, it often affects their central nervous system which adds additional health risks. If this issue isn't dealt with properly, addition cost and time will have to be spent to handle even more problems that will likely arise.

Glenn Cutforth is a writer, graphic designer, and webmaster at SelfHelpandWellness.com, an oasis of self improvement information, tips and resources where you will learn everything you need to know about anger management, improving your self esteem, stress management, goal setting and much more.