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Bizzysback 63F
1032 posts
2/13/2014 6:34 pm
Anger


GRRR! #@! . Yes we do all experience anger at one time or others more often or more easily. We do react differently and we express our angers differently. Some can handle it easily and yet some couldn't. Anger is a universal reaction and is induced by several factors.

Anger is the reaction to injustice (perceived or real), to disagreements, to inconvenience. But the two main sources of anger are threat (a disagreement is potentially threatening) and injustice.

Anger is normal but can also be pathological. Normal anger is directed towards its source, it is an unpleasant emotion and it is intended to eliminate the discomfort or a threat. I agree anger is an unpleasant emotion so by all means we should try and avoid it. We often say someone or something made us angry but the reality is we bring this unpleasant emotion to us it is our reaction that sometimes we lose control of. I know it is easier said than done but if anger is controlled then the consequences will be more pleasant and more manageable.

Pathological anger is a different thing, while normal anger is directed towards another or a situation, pathological anger is directed towards oneself or even lack direction. The personality disordered are afraid to show that they are angry to meaningful others because they are afraid to lose them. These people prefer to direct their anger at people who are meaningless to them, people whose withdrawal will not constitute a threat to their precariously balanced personality. They yell at a waitress, berate a taxi driver, or explode at anyone other than people they care about. Alternatively, they sulk, pathologically bored, drink or do drugs – all forms of self-directed aggression. They are dangerous people who can harm an unsuspecting bystander.

From time to time, no longer able to pretend and to suppress, they have it out with the real source of their anger and then boom disaster, rage, danger and the worst happen. We have heard of stories like these, see them almost everyday in the news. I have said before anger is a devil's instrument avoid it if we can.

Most personality disordered people are prone to be angry. So beware of constantly angry people it may be a sign of some personality disorder.

You probably have guessed why I blog about this. Yes I am angry and when I am angry I try to analyze why and what will be the consequences of my reactions. I think before I react so I usually keep quiet and not talk. I also believe in staying silent if I don't have anything good to say. I say "usually" but sometimes I can't avoid it. I have regretted somethings I have said before because I was angry but NEVER regretted being silent when I was angry.

There are 3 things that will make me really angry and will never forgive: 1) infidelity 2) physical or verbal abuse 3) if you humiliate me.

What about you how do you manage anger? What will make you really angry?


“Use the quotation for the occasion; do not make an occasion for the quotation.”


oldkanaba 73M
2458 posts
2/13/2014 9:21 pm


I express it then laugh it off.


I'm a senior citizen . Don't expect me to remember anything


Bizzysback 63F
990 posts
2/14/2014 4:02 pm

    Quoting oldkanaba:

    I express it then laugh it off.

that's a good way to do it ka bert , keeps you young. If we can all do that but many keeps grudges.

“Use the quotation for the occasion; do not make an occasion for the quotation.”


Bizzysback 63F
990 posts
2/14/2014 4:12 pm

    Quoting  :

Ta Jane you are one tough woman many women who have experienced such event will crash. I salute you.

“Use the quotation for the occasion; do not make an occasion for the quotation.”


Bizzysback 63F
990 posts
2/15/2014 12:49 pm

    Quoting jorg_ge2:
    Very simple!!! I just pull the trigger!!
Trigger happy huh.

“Use the quotation for the occasion; do not make an occasion for the quotation.”


Bizzysback 63F
990 posts
2/15/2014 12:51 pm

    Quoting  :

Thanks Kaye, I see you are a lover not a fighter.

“Use the quotation for the occasion; do not make an occasion for the quotation.”


Bizzysback 63F
990 posts
3/10/2014 6:10 am

    Quoting  :

We're opposite when I'm angry I don't talk and I give them the hand to talk to.

“Use the quotation for the occasion; do not make an occasion for the quotation.”