How do I control my anger and negavtive attitude?

Question

I am very negative and have many problems that have caused me to be like this. How do I look at things in a more positive way? Also, I am so angry all the time and the littlest things upset me. I was told by my mother, who is a nurse, that I may be bipolar. I kind of think I may be but am in denial. How do you think I can control these anger problems? Its not like I get a little mad or upset, I get furious and have terrible thoughts and stuff.

Answer 1

Here are some good ideas:
1. Do something that gets your heart rate up a bit like, walking, running, biking, and swimming.
2. Eat Whole, Organic foods like: Broccoli, Cabbage, Organic Brown Rice, Beans, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Apples, and other fruits and vegetables in their Natural State.
3. Avoid eating corn, white bread, white rice, white potatoes, candy, sodas, chips, and anything else that you already know you shouldn’t be eating.
4. Drink clean water as your beverage of choice. Avoid Fruit drinks and fruit juices (unless YOU juice them yourself)
5. Stop smoking, drinking beer & wine, and drinking coffee.
6. Get 8 hours of sleep each night.
7. Hang out with people who want to be healthy.
8. Avoid anything with High Fructose Corn Syrup.

Tone up the muscles:

1. Join a gym and get a trainer.
2. If you’re short on cash, start a light stretching & yoga regimen.
3. Do push-ups, and light dumbbell curls for the upper body.
4. As I said above, walk, run, swim, and or bike
5. Take an aerobics class, a yoga class, or some other fitness class.
6. Join the local YMCA..
7. Buy or borrow this book by Bill Pearl called GETTING STRONGER.
In the book, he describes everything you need for a great fitness plan.

Mental Health:

1. Get a friend to talk to each day about your feelings.
2. If you have some money or insurance, get a counselor to talk to.
3. Learn how to meditate.
4. Join a support group for the issue you’re dealing with.
5. Ask your Higher Self (or God) for guidance.
6. Start keeping a diary or journal about your feelings & thoughts.
7. Write a ‘gratitude’ list every night.
8. Do something that makes you happy each day like: listen to your favorite music, draw, paint, write, or anything creative.
9. Do something for someone else who needs help.
10. If the above suggestions don't improve your mental health, talk with your therapist about the possibility of taking some medication.

Take care of yourself

Yam King

Answer 2

You are describing are classic symptoms of depression - the main sign of depression is often anger that occurs for no reason. Many people think that depression is feeling sad, but more often it's feeling angry and negative.

Depression is caused by an imbalance in the chemicals that control mood. Some people with depression can learn to overcome these imbalances through self-control, but its usually a lot easier to get rid of the anger than it is to control anger, and that's done with antidepressants, counseling, or both.

It would be a good idea to visit you doctor and tell him/her about this and ask if they can help or if they can send you to a psychachiatrist.

Answer 3

i had the same problem and i still do.
you should go for a check up with a psychologist.
maybe something happened in the past that is eating you up inside.
or maybe it could be a medical condition.
either way, if you just avoid it, it can get worse and cause serious damage.
like self affliction, drugs, suicide, or more anger

make an appoinment and get a check up.
it wouldn't hurt. and you'll feel relieved. trust me.

Answer 4

You can't be in denial until you are diagnosed.

P.S. Too bad your mom just took a guess. I would have helped you to get started on a recovery plan - whatever your state is, you need some attention.

Answer 5

do something which makes u feel good: like listen to soft music, visualize a beautiful place when u get angry, if u r religious then pray short prayers.

Answer 6

1. take breath and count to ten
2. go exercise
3. go for a vacation
4. listening to music

Answer 7

what are you eating?
how old are you?
what exercise do you get daily?
what relaxation techniques do you practice?

see:
askwaltstollmd dot com
hypnotherapy-psychotherapy dot com