what is a good way to get rid of built up anger?

Answer 1

What works for me is exercise.
I find that when I'm activley doing something physical I can think about frustrations and 'work them out'.
It works for me!
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Answer 2

Write a letter about what's bothering you then rip it up, hit a pillow, talk to a family member of friend what's on your mind, count to ten and ask yourself why you're angry and what a good solution would be. Sometimes in the heat of the moment, a person cannot think straight. So if you take a few deep breaths and focus on something else and try to relax, the anger may subside. By being angry, you are giving energy to the situation, the particular thing/issue you are angry about. If you are angry about something that someone did to you, being angry gives them more power and takes it away from you. They probably are not worth your time or energy. A professional could assist you as well depending on the severity of the anger issue. Maybe check out an anger management class at a local clinic. Listen to some soothing music, chimes or dripping water from a tabletop fountain to get yourself more centered into a peaceful state of being. I don't think peace and anger can co-exist with each other.

Answer 3

you must face your the origin of your anger and deal with it head on. talk to the person that has angered you or whatever the case may be. If that doesn't work then remind yourself that you are not the only to have been hurt or that has to deal with anger. Try fixing the wrong. You may want to keep urself engaged with good positive activities. At the end u will be stronger. Do not fight back with your fist, but with your mind.

Answer 4

With anger, you usually want to 'hit' something just to release the energy behind it. So, I would suggest going to a boxing/gym and start wailing on a punching bad and grunt each time you hit to help release that energy/anger. Or you can try some Tae Bo techniques with Billy Blanks. His exercise really gets your blood pumpin while you're doing his workout that includes kicks and punches. After you get this out, your body will feel calm, and your mind relaxed. Feels great after a real hard workout and a real hard hitting routine on a punching bag.

Answer 5

There is a tremendas amount of energy that comes with anger. It can be used as a positive motavator if channeled in the right direction. Do it once and the next time it will become easier.

Answer 6

Why do you allow anger to build up? What are you so angry about?

Know that anger is not good for the body, it serves no real purpose. It is an emotion that is best left not felt. Anger solves nothing!!!

Suggest breathing exercises. Exhale all that is negative - Inhale all that is good and righteous.

Stay well my friend.

The Ol' Sasquatch Ü

Answer 7

relax. sit down on a chair, and take a deep breath. Then Breath it out, imagining, that the anger and frustration slowly leaves your mind and body.

Engage in any sport excercies that involves active phyical movements.

Smoking never decreases stress level, only temporarily, after which the stress shortly returns. Don't smoke. If you do, try to quit.

Sit down on a chair, or on the floor, or lay down on a comfortable bed. Close your eyes, and meditate by 1 either by thinking of nothing and emptying your mind 2 or by listening to your body, and the energy flow that flows in it.

Lead a diary. Writing your frustration out might also prove to be helpful.

Take two pillows and hit them as hard and as much as you can. You will calm down afterwards.

Fall in love (it never happened to me, but if you do, and if it helps, please let me know :)

Answer 8

being angry about something or someone means that you have some sort of hate of yourself...you have to figure out who you are and you have to accept who you are

to balance off anger, try doing what you love
it will destruct and add positive energy

you can also google 'anger quotes' to see what other people have to say about it
laughing helps as well, try funny videos on youtube

good luck !

PS if you want to hurt yourself or others, remember that it will never help, it will only add anger

Answer 9

exercise
take up martial arts and get a good workout several times a week.
It will build up your seratonin levels in your brain and help you deal with emotional stress.
Get counseling for the anger.
Don't dismiss the idea of medicine therapy.
I take Paxil... it does not make the issues go away, but helps keep me on an even keel so that I CAN deal with the "issues" in a healthy way.
Give yourself time to rest and "de-stress."
Laugh more often... take yourself.. or yourself and a friend.. to funny movies... or rent funny movies... or find them on t.v. or read a funny book.. just make sure you get a daily dose of good, heartfelt laughter.

Answer 10

wait a few minutes till you realize its not something to react about. people usually act upon impulse where they didnt even consider their options. but if they'd would wait a few minuites before acting theyd realize its a foolish thing to argue over. that btw is why hitting s/t like a pillow gets rid of anger becuase it gives you time to consciously think

Answer 11

Scream, take a walk, listen to music, punch something (notice i said something, not somebody) exercise, take some deep breaths. when my daycare kids get angry i allow them to get some paper and tear it or scream in a pillow.Also if you are mad at somebody and they are around,excuse yourself. go somewhere and count to 50 and do some deep breaths. than you can be calmer when you talk to them. forgiveness is a good thing as well. I used to be angry about things that happened in the past and i finally learned that i needed to let go and forgive and my anger went away