The uncontrollable rage of the cause. Attacks of rage and anger: causes, symptoms and ways to deal

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Good afternoon, Petr Yurievich! I periodically have bouts of incomprehensible aggression and rage, sometimes I even want to kill. The reason is not clear to me, I just start to get angry, everything infuriates me, the husking of seeds near me, champing, even when one of my relatives is chewing next to me, I can no longer control myself. I have a little daughter, whom I love very much, and I am terribly afraid that she will not fall under my “hot hand”, I start up with a “half turn”, my husband still endures and understands, but how long will he last. and in general it so poisons a normal life. Even my parents have already told me that I have become unbearable. Although I don’t complain about life, like everyone else, I have everyday and financial issues, but in general, an average family. Help how to fix this problem as it is unbearable!!! What can I do to improve my life and that of my loved ones.

Good afternoon! Judging by your description, we are talking about "accumulated" and "unexpressed" anger. Interestingly, you say - “little daughter” - and “I don’t complain about life”, and these are “two incomparable concepts”, because a small child is a lot of work, mothers get tired enough, and family members often do not understand how hard mother's work is and do not provide support. I wonder how old your daughter is, maybe you are tired of being an “always feeding mother”?

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Thank you very much Daughter 1.4 years old, still breastfeeding, since childhood she had health problems, she is observed by a neurologist (there was muscle hypertonicity, massage and exercise therapy), and this is all in other cities, because we don’t have this . The long-awaited daughter, I don’t have a soul for her, it seems that I didn’t observe postpartum depression, or maybe it wasn’t before. True, during pregnancy we broke up with the father of the child, she came and gave birth herself (initially I was ready for this as much as possible. The initiative to leave belonged to me). Relatives helped a lot and now they help when my nerves give out. Valerian both in tablets and in tincture no longer help, I drank 4-6 tabs. for a time when, well, I’m not good at all. What would you advise, maybe what pills, potions (we don’t have a specialist in your profile either)? Is there a way to release all that hidden anger? Will auto-training help (I begin to study and apply on my own)?

From my point of view, the GW is somewhat unnecessarily long, I have an article on my website in the "articles" section that I wrote about this. I believe that your "internal aggression" - in many ways actually "provoked" by your separation - and (at least initially) was directed at the father of the child. And it is difficult to “push in” this aggression, it needs to be “slowly released” - for example, by “speaking out” the situation, your feelings. "Auto-training" - "theoretically" of course you can try, but from my point of view it will not be effective, and can only be used as a "temporary remedy". Well, and - in general, as a matter of fact - it is very difficult - to deal with a baby alone (especially if this is your first child), and a constant load only increases internal tension. Is it possible to look for opportunities to arrange for yourself at least - a “micro-vacation”, for a couple of days, or at least - for a few hours - without a daughter, to take care of yourself?

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Petr Yuryevich, Regarding the GV, it may have dragged on, but now we can’t fall asleep in any other way, In the evening I feed well so that the child is full and lullabies both in my performance and in the performance of singers. Shouting at the whole house and that's it, give a boob, eat a little and sleep, wake up 3-5 times at night, milk-mixture-seagulls-compote-juices that they just didn’t try, all the same. Therefore, resigned, I feed only at night, during the day she does not ask for a "micro-vacation" for a couple of hours or even half a day, it is quite possible and I used them when I was very tired or just needed unloading, then the parents were sitting with the baby, and now it is, I I live with my parents. Those. To say that I am completely involved in the child myself, then no, they help me in many ways. In this regard, I am very grateful to them, otherwise you could go crazy, they are sympathetic to this! Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't have any feelings for the father of the child, not at all, even negative in that it does not help financially, I have never seen the child .... well, nothing !!! She wanted and got it. The fact is that the situation was difficult (love triangle))))) and now to another person whom I loved then, and even now I don’t calmly react to him, here there are a lot of emotions from love to hatred and resentment towards him, although already these feelings cool down, I try to "pronounce" my emotions to him. I also talked with him on this topic, but as a result we are not together and will never be) In principle, it’s already a little easier, sometimes I understand what caused my aggression, but with husking seeds or chewing next to me, it doesn’t affect anything, right away psychos, I ask you to stop, I leave the room / kitchen / house. So I don't know what to do anymore. I’m trying to get out of this situation myself, but sometimes my nerves go off scale and I have to do it all over again)))))

GV - yes, I understand that often "there are reasons", but still you need to gradually turn off ... Well, as for "anger" - he "must be present" in a similar situation - only "whom does he can/should be directed"? That is, if we talk about building work with a psychologist in your situation - "first you need to find those "reasons for anger" that you may be hiding from yourself "just in case" - and think about acceptable ways to express this anger. This is the only way get rid of it.

Psychotherapist's consultation on "Rage Attacks" is given for reference purposes only. Based on the results of the consultation, please consult a doctor, including to identify possible contraindications.

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Anger- motivated destructive behavior (impulse or intention), which gives rise to psychological discomfort and harms people or an individual. This is a protective reaction of a person, which turns on automatically, at the deepest mental level, when a person cannot calmly accept or endure something for various reasons.

Aggression- this is a “decision” of the human psyche to get out of a difficult situation that has arisen, includes various feelings, emotions, thoughts, actions.

Forms of aggression can be: direct attacks, sarcasm, blows, snickering, subtle humor, black humor, insult, threats, irony, satire.

Experts from the University of Cambridge (Britain's Cambridge University) in the course of a study involving healthy volunteers concluded that changes in the concentration of serotonin in the brain, often noted during hunger or stress, affect areas of the brain that regulate feelings of anger and aggression. Serotonin is a brain neurotransmitter that is produced in the human pineal gland from the essential amino acid tryptophan. Serotonin is often called "happiness hormone" but it actually acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain, not a hormone, although it has a lot to do with happiness. But when it enters the bloodstream, serotonin has its effect already as a hormone. Scientists have long known about the association of low brain serotonin with aggression, but the results of the above study show why some people may be more prone to it.

During the study, the level of serotonin in the brain of the subjects was changed by adjusting the diet, namely by alternating serotonin-poor days and placebo days. In the first case, the study participants consumed a mixture of amino acids with a lack of tryptophan, a building material for serotonin, in the second case, with a normal amount of it. Then, using magnetic resonance imaging, the subjects' reactions to images of people with sad, angry and neutral facial expressions were studied in order to assess how different parts of the brain react and interact with each other when they see angry faces as opposed to sad or neutral ones.

The results of the study showed that on days when brain serotonin levels were low, the connection between the amygdala and frontal lobes was weaker compared to days when brain serotonin levels were normal. With the help of a questionnaire, the scientists found which of the participants in the experiment was more prone to aggression in everyday life. In these people, the connection between the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala was even weaker during periods of low serotonin levels. Thus, people predisposed to aggressive behavior are even more sensitive to serotonin content.

Luca Passamonti, one of the scientists who conducted this study, said that his results are relevant, for example, in patients with emotional unstable personality disorder, when spontaneous, intense, uncontrollable outbursts of anger and aggression tend to occur. The results of this study may explain the mechanism of the brain in the so-called periodic explosive disorder. People with this mental disorder suffer from intense, uncontrollable outbursts of rage that can even be provoked by facial expressions.

How to deal with anger? What to do with outbreaks of aggression and irritation? How to learn to control your emotions? How many times in our lives have we asked this question… “I feel rage in my whole body, I need to learn how to deal with this anger and anger, but I don’t know how.” “I physically feel like in certain situations everything seems to explode inside me.”This is what people say when they are asked what exactly is going on in their head (or body) at the moment of a fit of anger. In this article, psychologist Mairena Vasquez gives you 11 practical tips for every day on how to deal with your anger.

How to deal with anger. Tips for every day

We have all experienced anger in our lives as a result of some out of control situations personal problems that upset us, due to fatigue, insecurity, envy, unpleasant memories, because of situations that we cannot accept, and even because of some people whose behavior we do not like or annoy ... Sometimes failures and the collapse of life plans can also cause frustration, anger and aggression. What is anger?

Anger - it is a negative emotional reaction of a violent nature (emotion), which can be accompanied by both biological and psychological changes. The intensity of anger varies from feeling dissatisfied to furious or furious.

When we experience anger, the cardiovascular system suffers, blood pressure rises, sweating, heart rate and breathing become more frequent, muscles tense, we blush, we experience problems with sleep and digestion, we cannot think and reason rationally ...

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At the physiological level Anger is associated with a series of chemical reactions that take place in our brain.. To summarize:

When something makes us angry or annoying, amygdala(the part of the brain responsible for processing and storing emotions) seeks help from (which is also responsible for our mood). At this point, it begins to release adrenalin to prepare our body for a possible threat. Therefore, when we are irritated or angry, our heart rate increases and our senses are heightened.

All emotions are necessary, useful and play a role in our lives. Yes, anger is necessary and beneficial, as it helps us respond to any situation that we perceive as a threat, and also gives us the ability to confront any circumstance that disrupts our plans. It gives the necessary courage and energy and reduces the feeling of fear, which allows us to better cope with troubles and injustices.

Very often anger hides behind other emotions (sadness, pain, fear…) and manifests itself as a kind of defense mechanism. Anger is a very strong emotion that becomes a problem when we are not able to control it. Uncontrolled anger can destroy a person or even his environment, preventing him from thinking rationally and prompting him to aggressive and violent behavior. Excessive anger can wreak havoc on both physical and mental health, put an end to a person's social connections, and generally significantly reduce their quality of life.

Types of Anger

Anger can manifest itself in three different ways:

ANGER AS A TOOL: sometimes when we can't reach a goal, we use violence as an "easy way" to get what we want. In other words, use rage and violence as a tool to achieve a goal. Anger as a tool is usually used by people with poor self-control and poor communication skills. However, we must remember that there are other ways of persuasion.
ANGER AS PROTECTION: we experience anger when we intuitively interpret other people's comments or behavior as attacks, insults, or claims against us. We get offended (often for no apparent reason) and feel an irresistible urge to attack. How? With anger, which is a big mistake. In difficult situations, it is better to remain calm.
EXPLOSION OF ANGER: if we endure some situations that we consider unfair for a long time, suppress our emotions, trying to restrain ourselves further, we find ourselves in a dangerous vicious circle, from which we get out only when we can no longer endure. In this case, that very “last drop” is enough to “fill the cup”. In other words, in a situation where we endure for too long, even the smallest event can provoke an outburst of anger. Our patience "bursts", forcing us to anger and violence, we boil ... like a kettle.

People who often experience anger tend to have specific personality traits, such as: (they cannot understand that their desires cannot always be satisfied at their first request, these are very self-centered people), because of which they are not confident in themselves and do not control their emotions, lack of empathy(they can't put themselves in another person's shoes) and high (they don't think before they act), etc.

The way children are raised also affects how they manage anger as adults. It is very important to teach children to express their emotions from an early age so that they learn to deal with them as best as possible. In addition, teach children not to react aggressively to certain situations, do not allow the development of the “emperor syndrome” in the child. The family environment also matters: it has been noted that people who are less able to contain their anger come from troubled families in which there is no emotional closeness. .

How to control anger. Anger is an emotional reaction that can be accompanied by biological and psychological changes.

How to get rid of anger and learn to control it? How to overcome irritation and bouts of aggression? The natural intuitive reaction to anger and anger is some kind of aggressive violent action - we can start screaming, smash something or throw it ... However, this is NOT the best solution. Read on! 11 tips on how to calm anger.

1. Be aware of the situation or circumstances that may provoke your anger.

You may experience feelings of anger or rage in some extreme situation, but it is important to learn how to manage this. To learn how to manage anger, you need to understand in general what problems / situations annoy you the most, how you can avoid them (i.e. these very specific circumstances), how to do it in the best way, etc. In other words, learn to work with your own reactions.

Carefully! When I talk about avoiding situations and people, I mean very specific examples. We can’t spend our entire lives avoiding absolutely all the people and situations that make us feel uncomfortable. If we completely avoid such moments, we will not be able to resist them.

How to deal with anger: it is vital to understand that violence and aggression will not get you anywhere, in fact, it can aggravate the situation and even make you feel even worse. Pay special attention to your reactions (you begin to feel restless, there is a feeling that your heart is about to jump out of your chest and you are not able to control your breathing) in order to take action in time.

2. Be careful with words when you are angry. Eliminate the words “never” and “always” from your speech

When we are angry, we may say things that would not normally occur to us. Once you calm down, you won't feel the same anymore, so be careful what you say. Each of us is the master of our silence and the slave of our words.

How to deal with anger: you need to learn to reflect on the situation, look at it as objectively as possible. Try not to use these two words: "never" and "always". When you get angry and start thinking, “When this happens, I always get angry” or “I never succeed,” you are making a mistake. Try by all means to be objective and look at things optimistically. Life is a mirror that reflects our thoughts. If you look at life with a smile, she will answer you the same.

3. When you feel like you're on edge, take a deep breath.

We all need to be aware of our limits. Nobody knows you better than yourself. Obviously, on a daily basis, we can face situations, people, events that can knock us out of the rut ...

How to deal with anger: When you feel like you can't take it anymore, that you're on the edge, take a deep breath. Try to distance yourself from the situation. For example, if you are at work, go to the toilet, if you are at home, take a relaxing shower to calm your thoughts ... Take the so-called "time-out". It really helps during stressful times. If you can get out of the city - allow yourself this, escape from the daily routine and try not to think about what makes you angry. Find a way to calm down. An excellent option is a trip to nature. You will see how nature and fresh air affect your brain.

The most important thing is to be distracted, to abstract from the situation until it calms down, in order to avoid aggressive reactions and not do something that you can later regret. If you feel like crying, cry. Crying calms anger and sadness. You will understand why crying can be good for your mental health.

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4. Do you know what cognitive restructuring is?

In psychology, the method is widely used cognitive restructuring. It's about replacing our irrelevant thoughts (such as our interpretations of other people's intentions) with more useful ones. In other words, you need replace it with a positive one. In this way, we can quickly eliminate the discomfort caused by various situations or circumstances, and the anger will quickly pass.

Example: You need to meet a work colleague you don't really like. You waited for an hour before he finally showed up. Since this person is unpleasant to you, you begin to think about how irresponsible he is, and that he was late on purpose to “annoy” you, and notice that you are overcome with anger.

How to deal with anger: you need to learn not to think that others are doing something in order to harm you. Give them a chance, put yourself in their place. If you allow the person to explain himself, you will understand that the reason for his lateness was justified (in this particular example). Try to act reasonably and objectively.

5. Learn relaxation and breathing techniques to better manage your anger.

It is relevant to remind once again how important breathing is in moments of tension, anxiety, anger ...

How to deal with anger: Proper breathing will help relieve tension and put your thoughts in order. Close your eyes, slowly count to 10, and don't open them until you feel yourself starting to calm down. Breathe deeply and slowly, try to clear your mind, free it from negative thoughts...gradually. The most common breathing techniques are abdominal breathing and progressive muscle relaxation according to Jacobson.

If you still find it difficult to relax, imagine some pleasant calm picture, landscape or listen to music that relaxes you in your mind. How to keep calm?

Besides, try to get enough sleep at night (at least 7-8 hours), because rest and sleep promote better control of emotions, increase our mood and reduce irritability.

6. Social skills will help you deal with anger. You control anger, not the other way around

The daily situations we face require us to be able to behave appropriately with other people. It is important to be able not only to listen to others, but also to be able to keep up the conversation, to thank if they helped us, to help ourselves and enable others to give us help and support when we need them, to be able to respond correctly to criticism, no matter how unpleasant it may be ...

How to deal with anger: In order to manage and control anger better, it is important to be able to correctly interpret the information around us, to be able to listen to other people, to act under various circumstances, to accept criticism and not let frustration take hold of us. In addition, you need to be careful with unjustified accusations against others. Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

7. How to contain anger if another person is causing it

Often our anger is provoked not by events, but by people. Avoid toxic people!

In this case, it is recommended to move away from such a person until you cool down if you feel that the situation is heating up. Remember that when you hurt others, you are hurting yourself first, and that is exactly what you need to avoid.

How to deal with anger: express your displeasure quietly and calmly. More convincing is not the one who screams louder, but the one who is able to express his feelings adequately, calmly and reasonably, outlining the problems and possible solutions. It is very important to act like an adult and be able to listen to the other person's opinion and even find a compromise (whenever possible).

8. Exercise will help you “dump” negative energy and get rid of bad thoughts.

When we move or engage in some kind of physical activity, we release endorphins that help us calm down. This is another way to manage anger.

How to control anger: Move, do any exercise... Go up and down the stairs, clean your house, go out for a run, take a bike and ride around the city ... anything that somehow can increase adrenaline.

There are people who, in a fit of anger, begin to rush and beat what comes to their hand. If you feel an overwhelming urge to hit something to quickly release energy, try getting a punching bag or something similar.

9. A good way to “let go of your thoughts” is to write.

It would seem that, How can it help if you start recording something? Especially if you just had a serious fight with your loved one or loved one?

How to deal with anger: in a moment of anger, our thoughts are chaotic, and we are not able to concentrate on the situation that irritates us. Perhaps keeping a diary will help you figure out what angers you the most, how exactly you feel it, in what situations you are most vulnerable, how to and how not to act in response, how you felt after ... As time goes by, you will be able to compare your experiences and memories to understand what all these events have in common.

Example: “I can't do this anymore. I just had a fight with my boyfriend because I can't stand it when he calls me rude. Now I feel very bad, because I yelled at him and slammed the door, leaving the room. I am ashamed of my behavior." In this particular case, the girl, after reading her entry, will realize that she reacts incorrectly every time she is called “ill-mannered”, and eventually learns not to respond to this with anger and violence, because she subsequently regrets her behavior, she is ashamed.

You can even cheer yourself up or give yourself advice that can be helpful and reassuring. For example: “If I take a deep breath and count to 10, I will calm down and look at the situation differently,” “I know that I can control myself”, “I am strong, I highly value myself and will not do what I later regret.”

You can also unleash your energy through drawing, solving puzzles and crosswords, etc.

10. Laugh!

Is there a better way to relieve stress and cheer up than a good dose of laughter? It is true that when we are angry, the last thing we want to do is laugh. At this moment, we think that the whole world and all the people in it are opposed to us (which is far from reality).

How to deal with anger: although it is not easy, but still the problems look different if you treat them humorous, positive. So laugh as much as possible and at absolutely everything that comes to mind! Once you calm down, look at the situation from a different perspective. Imagine the person you were angry with in some kind of funny or amusing situation, remember the last time you laughed together. This will make it much easier for you to deal with your anger. Remember, laughter is very helpful. Laugh at life!

11. If You Think You Have Serious Anger Control Problems, See a Professional

If you replace other emotions with anger, if you notice that anger is ruining your life, that you get irritated by even the smallest things, if you cannot help screaming or wanting to hit something when you are angry, if you are unable to contain yourself in your hands and no longer know what to do, how to act in certain situations, with people, etc. … about seek help from a specialist.

How to deal with anger: a psychologist who specializes in this problem will study the problem from the very beginning and will determine how best to help you. He may suggest that you learn to control your anger through certain behaviors (such as practicing social skills) and techniques (such as relaxation techniques) so that you can deal with situations that irritate you. You can even take group therapy classes where you can meet people who are experiencing the same difficulties. This can be of great help, as you will find understanding and support among such people.

Summing up, I would like to note that we need to learn to control our emotions, especially anger. Remember that anger, whether expressed physically or verbally, can never be an excuse for bad behavior towards others.

You already know that it is not the one who shouts the loudest who is bold, but the cowardly and cowardly is not the one who is silent. Unreasonable words or stupid insults should not be listened to. Always remember that by harming others, you are harming yourself first of all.

Translation by Anna Inozemtseva

Psicóloga especializada en psicologia clinica infanto-juvenil. En continua formación para ser psicóloga sanitaria y neuropsicóloga clinica. Apasionada de la neurociencia e investigación del cerebro humano. Miembro activo de diferentes asociaciones e interesada en labores humanitarias y emergencias. A Mairena le encanta escribir articulos que puedan ayudar o inspirar.
"Magia es creer en ti mismo".

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Outbursts of anger that threaten the physical health of those around you are a symptom of a serious mental disorder that requires special treatment. Male aggression is especially destructive.

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Types of aggression

The famous psychologist Erich Fromm distinguished two main types of aggression: benign - the purpose of which is to protect one's own interests and malignant - an acquired behavior model associated with humiliation, psychological pressure or even physical violence against others in order to raise one's authority. Today, psychologists divide aggression into the following types:

1. Active. It is observed in people with destructive behavior, which is characterized by the predominance of physical methods of reprisal: swearing, screaming, constant discontent, intonation, facial expressions and gestures.
2. Passive. It is more common in families with difficult relationships, when spouses ignore any requests from each other without entering into conflicts. This is true for both women and men. Over time, negative emotions accumulate and one day splash out. The danger of passive aggression lies in the fact that it is she who becomes the cause of serious crimes against loved ones and relatives.
3. Autoaggression. This state is associated with negative energy directed inward. A person subject to auto-aggression in the process of attacks causes physical harm (up to serious) to himself.
4. Drug and alcohol. It occurs in a state of alcoholic or drug intoxication due to the death of nerve cells. A person loses the ability to correctly perceive the world around him, surrendering to primitive instincts.
5. Family. It consists in the moral or physical pressure of one partner in relation to another. Usually the cause of such aggression is sexual dissatisfaction, jealousy, financial issues and lack of understanding. In the animal world, males show precisely this type of aggression: whoever growls louder owns the territory. Such behavior (usually in men) destroys the mental health of relatives who are forced to be close to the aggressor. The extreme form of this type of aggression is the transition from threats and swearing to physical violence.
6. instrumental. Serves as a tool to obtain the desired result. For example, a person has the goal of getting on a shuttle bus, but there are no empty seats. He uses aggression against one of the passengers so that he gives up his seat.
7. Targeted or motivated. Pre-planned actions against a specific person. This may be revenge for treason, a desire to humiliate someone. Targeted aggression is usually shown by people who were brought up in a dysfunctional family and did not know the care of their relatives.

The most common types of aggression are alcohol and family. In such cases, people often ignore the help of psychologists and if the attacks do not affect others, relatives try to keep it a secret. For this reason, such situations have become the norm in society, especially with regard to male aggression.

The reasons

Uncontrolled aggression can manifest itself for certain psychological reasons or be a sign of the development of a serious pathology:

1. Constant fatigue and stress. Due to the overly active rhythm of modern life, people are constantly sleep deprived and tired. This leads to increased irritability and irascibility. Usually, a person is not aware of such emotions, and when the accumulated negativity is expressed in attacks of aggression, he does not understand the reasons for such a reaction.
2. hyperthyroidism- hormonal disorders, malfunction of the thyroid gland. This syndrome is more common in women. A person can be hungry but still be underweight. A large amount of food consumed does not affect the figure. Symptoms of pathology are: increased nervousness, excessive activity, reddening of the skin and increased sweating.
3. Excess weight. Excess fat contributes to the production of estrogen in the body, which has a negative impact on the psyche. To prevent this from happening, it is enough to get rid of excess weight.
4. Tumors and injuries. Increased excitability is often associated with damage to the cerebral cortex. At the same time, aggression and excessive activity are replaced by apathy. All of these symptoms indicate a serious injury or the development of a malignant neoplasm.
5. Personality disorders. Many people with schizophrenia live normal lives and pose no danger to society. During periods of exacerbation, they have an increase in aggressiveness, which requires special treatment.
6. neurological diseases. Uncontrolled attacks of aggression can be a sign of serious pathologies and often lead to the development of Alzheimer's disease. The patient gradually loses the meaning of life and withdraws into himself. Signs of pathology are increased aggressiveness and partial memory loss.
7. Sociopathy, stress disorders and alcoholism. The first is an anomaly of character, when the patient does not need to communicate and is even afraid of it. This is a congenital pathology associated with the underdevelopment of the nervous system. Stress disorders lead to hostility, especially when the person is regularly at the center of the problem. Uncontrolled outbursts of aggression are a symptom of alcoholism.

Features of aggression in men

In addition to these reasons, uncontrolled outbursts of aggression are characteristic of male psychopaths. They are distinguished by pronounced emotionality, lack of discipline and restraint. Typically, such people have alcohol addiction, a tendency to aggression and conflict. In relation to a partner, psychopaths often show excessive care and helpfulness: they look after them beautifully and smile. All this is disingenuous. With such a disease, a man is able to pretend and deceive a woman for a long time, after which, in a fit, he can humiliate, insult and leave.

A huge proportion of aggressive outbursts in men is due to hormonal disruptions. Human emotions largely depend on the ratio of important hormones, the lack of which leads not only to aggression, but also to serious depression or severe psychiatric pathologies. The hormone testosterone is responsible for sexual desire and aggression. Therefore, very rude and angry men are called "testosterone male." Lack of serotonin contributes to the development of constant dissatisfaction.

Sudden irritability in men can be a sign of a midlife crisis. The maximalism characteristic of young men passes, and the person begins to carefully weigh all his decisions. He doubts almost everything: in his career, wife, friends. Such introspection, coupled with a sense of missed opportunities, destroys nerve cells, makes a man less tolerant and sociable. He thinks there is still time to completely change his life in one go. It seems that no one understands this, and such ill-wishers can be put in their place by force. This state passes after a certain time. It is important to understand that periods of depression are normal and not a reason to ruin your life.

The next peak of the age crisis is retirement. Men are much more difficult than women to endure this period. It seems that life has stopped, and others have ceased to respect immediately after going on a well-deserved rest.

Among women

Female aggression is not always self-defense. Psychologists consider one of the important reasons to be a weak character, a misunderstanding of others and an inability to adapt to life's troubles. Constant problems and lack of help in solving them end in emotional breakdowns. Aggressive energy, directed in the right direction, allows a woman not only to overcome difficulties, but also to avoid threats. Experts believe that short bouts of aggression can activate vital energy.

The modern rhythm of life, troubles in studies or relationships with a guy cause aggression in girls and women. They justify their behavior with money problems or a lack of love and attention. As a result, they break down on a partner and children. Physical abuse is rare among the fairer sex, but they can intentionally ruin things or break dishes.

Uncontrolled outbursts of aggression are often associated with postpartum depression. The birth of a baby, taking care of him, is a big burden on the shoulders of a woman. During this period, hormonal changes occur in the body, the mother becomes more sensitive and often cannot cope with her emotions. All life after childbirth is turned upside down: your favorite work is left in the past, an incredible amount of household chores appears, there is neither time nor energy for a hobby. All this leads a woman to despair, she becomes nervous and takes out all the negativity not only on loved ones, but also on the child.

To alleviate the condition and prevent bouts of anger, it is necessary to share responsibilities among all family members.

In children and adolescents

Unmotivated attacks of aggression in a child may occur as a result of improper upbringing. Excessive guardianship or its absence is deposited in the mind of the baby. It is difficult to fix this, as children perceive such an attitude very sharply. In boys, the peak of aggressiveness occurs at the age of 13-14, in girls - at 11-12. The child becomes angry after not getting the desired result or for no reason at all. All teenagers are sure that no one understands them.

The result is constant irritability and isolation. Parents in such cases should not put pressure on the child, but letting everything take its course is also dangerous.

Psychologists identify the following reasons due to which children's aggression occurs:

lack of emotional connection with loved ones;
aggressive behavior of one of the parents;
disrespect for the child;
hostile or indifferent attitude;
lack of freedom;
impossibility of self-realization.

Thus, parents themselves can provoke aggression in a child. It is important to remember that the lack of proper education is the main reason for the development of a pathological condition, which can lead to the need for treatment.

Treatment

It is good if a person is afraid of his rage, fears irreparable consequences, soberly assesses the situation and seeks help from specialists. Finding the cause of aggressive behavior and its treatment is the work of a psychiatrist.

The specialist checks the presence or absence of influence on the psyche of such factors as past traumas, hormonal disruptions, lack of regimen. After that, if there are no problems that need to be treated with medication, he refers the patient to a psychologist.

The psychologist will recommend changing the pace of life: more rest, take a vacation. It is very important to stop aggression by switching to another activity: a hobby or sport, to give vent to negativity with the help of moderate physical exertion. You can sublimate this state into other emotions, but only if there is no danger to others.

In cases of severe pathology, the psychologist prescribes the use of sedative sedatives. Tranquilizers and antidepressants are recommended only in exceptional situations. Drug therapy at home is carried out under the supervision of a therapist. The most effective methods of therapy for outbreaks of aggression: water procedures, physiotherapy exercises, massage.

Long term anger control

Psychologists advise:

1. Transfer a number of responsibilities to subordinates and other family members. With hard work and a lot of household chores, you need to reduce the list of daily tasks and leave time for proper rest.
2. Avoid stressful situations. You need to try to determine for yourself the most common cause of irritability. If you do not like to ride in an overloaded bus, take a taxi or walk. If this is forced communication with an unpleasant colleague, find another job, albeit with a lower salary. This will help maintain your health, because the consequences of stress often become problems with the heart and other vital organs.
3. Sleep at least 7-8 hours a day. Most people cannot feel good after 5 hours of sleep. Coffee and energy drinks will not help here, since the body does not fully recover during this time. As a result, accumulated fatigue is expressed in fits of anger and the development of various diseases.
4. Drink herbal tea at the first sign of irritation: with mint, lemon balm or use natural sedatives.
5. Learn to deal with aggression peacefully: beat a pillow, do push-ups, break an unnecessary plate. The main thing is not to harm anyone.
6. Contact with water. You can wash dishes, take a bath.
7. Learn some relaxation exercises from visualization, meditation or breathing exercises.
8. go to football and emotionally cheer for your favorite team.
9. Workout. Active exercises (dancing, running) are suitable for someone, gymnastics or yoga are suitable for others. You need to be careful about wrestling: some of its types help get rid of negative emotions, others only reinforce physical aggression.

You need to learn how to correctly and constructively conflict with others - this will allow you to resolve the situation and do without a scandal.

How to deal with anger quickly

To master self-control, it is necessary to study special phrases selected by psychologists. They should be carefully repeated to yourself several times at the first appearance of anger:

if you do not break down, you can emerge victorious from any situation;
everyone achieves his own goal, therefore there are no guilty and right;
I am not interested in the opinions of others, only I know the whole truth about myself;
no need to discuss anyone, scold and show your disdain;
use only neutral expressions in your vocabulary, avoiding sarcasm and aggression in them;
always speak calmly, using a minimum of emotions;
my aggression is a signal that it is time to calm down;
even with the manifestation of anger, it is impossible to achieve the goal, so you should be calm and take care of your health.

Psychologists advise not to keep accumulated negativity in yourself to reduce the risk of developing serious complications related to both mental and physical health. Scientists have found that any negativity will come out sooner or later, which can be dangerous for others. Therefore, if a person is not able to independently control the feeling of anger and aggression, it is worth contacting a psychologist.

Reasons for anger:

Wounded pride. Some people think that the offender specifically wants to offend or hurt their pride with their behavior. It hurts. And there is a desire for revenge.
Feeling of helplessness. It is always easier to break loose on someone who is weaker. A person often feels slighted, afraid or unable to protest. In such cases, all the anger can pour out on the child who fell under the arm. This is easier to do than to subdue the hated boss.
Recharging with aggression and the desire to direct it to others. Very often at work or in other places a person finds himself in a rather tense environment where he is shouted at. Having received a portion of anger, it can only be dumped on defenseless people who cannot fight back. But you need to remember about the boomerang effect. After all, everything bad will ever return in a multiple size.
Willingness to defend your point of view. When a person suddenly flares up in response to criticism from others, it means that he unconsciously tries to defend his opinion in front of people with whom he was once going to argue. It can be parents, teachers and others.

Ways to deal with anger:

In order not to offend the people around you, you need to give up the stressful situation in time. You can tell the interlocutor that you are very nervous and in order to avoid conflict, you need to end the conversation. After that, leave the room, calm down and return with a fresh head.

You can imagine an enemy. It helps to relieve stress and get relaxation. To do this, you can make a mannequin or hang a punching bag and join the fight with the enemy. You can also imagine the offender from some funny situation. For example, how he fell into the mud or spilled something on himself.

To control outbursts of aggression, you can hang a photo of a screaming person over the table and try not to look like him.

Psychologists suggest writing a letter to your abuser. You should put all your negative emotions on paper, read them and break them.

In order not to succumb to fits of anger, you need to alternate work with rest. On weekends, you can go to relax in nature, go to bed earlier, walk more often and play sports. Physical activity has been proven to be positive.

You can try breathing exercises. In critical situations, you need to take a deep breath and hold the air for a couple of seconds. You need to repeat 10 times.

Sedatives will help bring you to your senses. It can be both tablets and herbal tinctures.

But it is best to understand the cause of your anger and deal with the problem right away. Otherwise, aggression will haunt you for the rest of your life.

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How to deal with your anger

Sometimes the thirst for revenge appears even in very good-natured people. Because of the insult, a person can get very angry. Before you decide on any action, think about what revenge will give you.

Understand the situation

Revenge will do you no good. Do not expect satisfaction after hurting the person who hurt you in return. Frustration, bitterness, emptiness, and regrets are what you are likely to feel after you get revenge.

To abandon your plans, look at what happened from the other side. Of course, there is no excuse for intentional cruelty, but you may not have fully understood the situation.

Sometimes people misinterpret the actions of others. Be objective and calmly understand the situation. First, the person could offend you by accident. After all, you must have found yourself in a situation where you become guilty without guilt.

Secondly, the person could have his own motive to harm you. Then there was a clash of interests. This happens, and it is not always possible to demand a fair decision. But think, after all, having avenged the offender, you can have a real war between you.

It is unlikely that such a way to sort things out will bring something good to both parties.

Show mercy and kindness. Forgive the person wholeheartedly. Do it not for him, but for yourself. After all, keeping anger and resentment in your heart, you live in captivity of negative emotions. Your thoughts revolve around a subject that is not worth your attention.

talk

If possible, talk to the person who hurt you. Find out the relationship, but calmly, without scandal. Explain what you think he was wrong about. Have the patience to listen to the other side as well.

Maybe you will come to and meet your needs. Agree, to receive an apology and recognition of a mistake is much more pleasant than to make a person suffer and take the blame for the harm caused to him in return.

If you don't want to date your abuser, share your problem with a friend or loved one. Speak out. Perhaps words of comfort and support will become some kind of compensation for you. Sometimes a person, having received confirmation of his innocence and seeing that the one he trusts is in solidarity with him, calms down.

digress

Sometimes it is not possible to talk to a person. Then the only way to get rid of obsessive thoughts about revenge is to get distracted. Let go of the situation, switch to another object. Do something useful.

Physical activity helps to get rid of negative, destructive desires very well. Go to the gym and work out on the treadmill, hit your punching bag, hit the dance floor, or sign up for a yoga class.

A long walk will also help you calm down.

Visualization

The following visualization method will help get rid of thoughts of revenge. Mentally imagine how you take revenge on the person you hate. Think through all the details. You can take a piece of paper and pour out your negative emotions.

Present the offender in an unsightly light or draw a caricature of him. Write a story that happened to him and made him regret his own words or actions that harmed you. If you feel relieved, tear up all the leaves and forbid yourself to think about this situation.

Possible causes of temper tantrums

Analyze what exactly irritates you, what are you dissatisfied with, what are the causes of your conflicts? Perhaps you are making too high demands on yourself or the people around you. Maybe you feel angry because you envy someone and think that the other person has an easier and easier life than you?

The causes of conflict situations can be very different, it all depends on the specific case. But whatever the external reason for irritation, there are almost always deep reasons hiding deep in your consciousness, attitude, etc.

Try to honestly answer yourself the question: what do you lack for happiness? Perhaps you consider yourself an unrealized person in a professional or family plan? Are you satisfied with your work? Are you happy in your family? If your temper tantrums are rooted in one of these problems, they need to be addressed.

Techniques for dealing with anger

In order to combat violent displays of aggression, you should work on changing your worldview. Who most often falls under your hot hand? Your relatives or subordinates? Colleagues or friends? Feeling once again the approach of a wave of anger, tell yourself “stop!”, take a few deep breaths and exhalations, count to ten in your mind, remember a funny anecdote, etc.

Learn to respect other people, including their right to shortcomings, because you remember that there is not a single perfect person in the world, right? If someone is late, forgot to do something, or did something wrong, before yelling and getting angry, remember that he is an ordinary person who could face various obstacles, circumstances, lack of practical experience, etc. Be patient with people.

Give up the habit of constantly comparing yourself with someone, remember that each person is endowed with certain character traits, skills and abilities, and they may differ from yours. If someone succeeds in one thing, you are most likely ahead of him in something else, do not allow the thought of envy and ill will towards people.

Remember about such concepts as kindness, mercy, compassion. Develop these qualities in yourself, strive to help those in need, not necessarily with money or something material. A kind sincere word, a friendly encouraging look, your friendly hand - this is exactly what many people who find themselves in a difficult life situation need.

Learn to leave your work problems far beyond the threshold of your own home, learn to relax, disconnect from everyday worries and affairs. Go in for active sports, find an interesting hobby.

Keep track of your mood, keep a diary in which you write down everything that worries and worries you. Try to soberly assess the degree of importance of these problems for you, often people tend to exaggerate the problem, making a scandal out of nothing. Write down in a diary possible ways out of this situation. Work on harmonizing your own consciousness, various meditations, life-affirming affirmations, and yoga will help you with this.

Sometimes, in order to calm down and stop being angry, it is enough for some time to escape from the daily hustle and bustle, to take a break from endless affairs, to change the situation. Go somewhere out of town, take a walk alone, put your thoughts in order. Concentrate on the positive features of the world around you, discard all the negativity - and you will see that attacks of anger will appear less and less until one day they completely lose power over you.

What is anger? An emotional state in which a person cannot control a negative reaction to events or conditions that occur. If such outbursts of emotionality are not uncommon, then it is worth considering how to deal with it.

It is useful to imagine, but it is better to see yourself from the outside in a moment of anger. The picture is not pleasant! Red face, furrowed brows, flared nostrils and twisted mouth. For girls, the method of looking from the side is especially effective. It is categorically impossible to restrain anger without finding out the causes and without evaluating the consequences. Suppression of negative emotions leads to depression of the psychological state, and then the physical state (load on the heart, gastrointestinal tract, migraine).

The other extreme is spitting out anger with or without reason. This is also not a solution to the problem, excessive negativity will alienate friends and acquaintances, and health will be at risk (heart load, hormone surge, adrenaline surge). Feeling a surge of anger, you need to try to change your internal state. For example, direct energy into physical exercises, walk or run. It is not always possible to run away, at work, for example. In this case, you can clench and unclench your fists several times, take ten deep breaths. Another option is to think about something pleasant, mentally saying it until the feeling of anger is replaced by joy.

You can defeat an attack of anger with the help of a reflex. Surprisingly, if you smile (even with difficulty), then a positive memory will involuntarily come to mind. It is important to remember that control over emotions and the ability to act rationally where you just want to tear and throw is very difficult, but it's worth it. Efforts will not be in vain when the anger recedes, and all vital signs return to normal: heartbeat, pressure, adrenaline level and respiratory rate. At this moment, the improvement in physical condition is most felt. And the thought that this improvement is obtained through the right actions leads to moral satisfaction.

Another important fact that should not be forgotten is the contagiousness of human emotions. Therefore, it is necessary to think about the health of loved ones before oppressing the situation with your cry. When negativity comes crashing down from the outside, it is worth reacting not with similar emotions, but with a smile and positive, then the aggressor will have to soften and change anger to mercy.

There are periods in life when the nerves are on edge, everything infuriates, irritates and generally does not allow to exist normally. How to deal with such a state?

Let's take a closer look at the causes of anxiety.

Hormones

The female sex hormones are progesterone and estrogen.

Have you noticed the injustice that for some women PMS is almost asymptomatic, while others rush at others like chained dogs? It is they, the female sex hormones, that are to blame for everything. Emotions are the reaction of the central nervous system to changes in hormonal levels. So, if irritation overflows, most likely, something in the body is not proceeding as it should. Urgently address to the gynecologist, and he will decide, with you further.

Thyroid hormones are thyroid hormones.

An excess of such hormones in the body is fraught not only with a sharp change in mood. Aggression, harshness and outbursts of anger - that's not all. There are accompanying symptoms: the nails exfoliate, the hair falls out, you are thrown into the heat, then into the cold, and the weight is rapidly disappearing. Usually a person who has hyperthyroidism does not notice a change in his behavior, as the mood remains upbeat, but this greatly affects others. So head to the endocrinologist, suddenly starting to hear words like: “It’s impossible to communicate with you!” What's more, advanced cases of hyperthyroidism can lead to heart problems, so don't put off seeing your doctor.

Monitor magnesium levels in the body. Its deficiency can also provoke nervousness and irritability. Be sure to consult with a specialist, as taking magnesium has side effects.

Fatigue

If you are a workaholic, chances are you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. At the same time, the general resources of the body are depleted, which leads to problems with self-control. In this case, sedatives are not the best alternative to rest. Better take a day off, sleep off, go for a massage, spend time in nature or surrounded by family and friends. As a rule, such a measure is quite enough to bounce back.

Psyche

There are no health problems, no chronic fatigue syndrome, but you still live like on a volcano? Think about this. What makes us angry is usually very important to us. Usually aggression spills out if we tolerate something for a very long time, consciously or not. Listen to yourself, conduct an internal monologue, try to find the root of your anger. Understand yourself.

Fighting Nervousness

The best way is meditation. Set aside 15-20 minutes for yourself. At this time, you should not be disturbed. Sit or lie down comfortably, relax and focus on your breathing. Feel like anger and anger are red smoke in your lungs, and with each exhalation you release it. When you feel that there is no more red smoke left in you, try to find out why you are experiencing such negative emotions. Remember all the little things that preceded this. Talk to yourself, discuss the situation with your inner voice. Practice this exercise until you understand yourself.

Aggression is never manifested without a reason, even if we are talking about the behavior of an unbalanced person. However, it is not uncommon for people to take out their anger on innocent loved ones or on strangers who simply happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Fighting Unjustified Aggression: Key Actions

Aggression can be redirected: we are talking about situations when a person is pissed off, and he, not being able to express everything to the offender, breaks down on someone else. If you yourself become an aggressor, at the very first outbursts of irritation, remind yourself that you cannot take out evil on others, as this will have a bad effect on relations with them. If anger is directed at you, in no case do not use reciprocal aggression. Calmly, without reproach in your voice, say: “I'm sorry that someone made you so angry and now you're angry at everyone. What happened?

Especially often this model of behavior manifests itself in people who do not shed negativity, but are accustomed to accumulate it in themselves for a long time. Hot-tempered natures simply break or break something and calm down faster.

Try to understand what exactly annoys you, especially if the irritation accumulates day after day. Unreasonable aggression can manifest itself again and again, so it is better to prevent its next occurrence, instead of correcting the consequences. Get rid of irritating factors as much as possible. Talk to your loved ones about what pisses you off. Learn to deal with problems more easily. If anger becomes unmanageable, visit a specialist and take a course of behavior correction.

If you have to deal with stress often, but have not yet learned to cope with aggression, choose a special sign that will let your colleagues, friends, family members know that it is better not to approach you in the near future. Talk to others and explain the situation. Since people deal with negative emotions in one way or another on a daily basis, you will certainly be understood correctly. Thanks to this, unreasonable aggression simply will not be provoked.

What to do if aggression begins to manifest

Find something that helps you calm down. It is important not to extinguish negative emotions, but to splash them out, but not on others. A good option is a visit to the gym, shooting training, energetic dancing. In the end, you can just beat the pillow.

Use the method that helps you the most. If there is no immediate opportunity to throw out negative emotions, you can use defense techniques or “short meditation” to quickly calm down.

When you feel that you are losing control of yourself, try to "intercept" the negativity and either extinguish it or direct it in another direction. Close your eyes, switch off for a few seconds from everything that surrounds you, take three deep breaths and exhale. This technique allows you to avoid even the transition to a state of passion, if you apply it in time.

If someone suddenly began to behave aggressively towards you, try to redirect his energy in a different direction. You can use unexpected, confusing remarks: “I understand you perfectly, I myself behave the same way when I am angry. Let's go get some ice cream?" Another variant -