Anger Management Therapy
Everyone feels angry from time to time. It’s a normal human emotion that occurs as a result of a triggering thought or event. Although anger in itself isn’t a problem, for some people these intense feelings can lead to aggression. Aggression is a response to feelings of anger and if not managed properly, it can cause issues at work, in relationships, and even contribute to physical health problems.
People who struggle with managing their anger may feel as though they are at the mercy of their emotions. They often react quickly and irrationally and situations can often escalate to a point where they do something they regret later. If you or someone you know has trouble controlling their anger, it’s important to get help as soon as possible. At Blair Wellness Group of Beverly Hills, we specialize in Anger Management Therapy in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills as well as treatment for other related mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. Please contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Expert Help With Anger Management
When anger turns destructive, it can lead to problems in your professional life, your personal relationships, and your overall quality of life. It can make you feel as though you’re in the grip of a powerful unpredictable emotion that you cannot control.
What is the best treatment for anger management? Our goal is to reduce your negative emotional feelings and the physiological arousal caused by your anger. In many cases, you can’t avoid situations or people that enrage you, and you cannot change them. But with proper anger management counseling, you can learn to control your own reactions to people and events that you have no control over.
Understanding Anger
Anger is a natural response to a perceived threat. When people experience anger, their brains send a signal to the body triggering the release of stress hormones such as adrenaline. This physical response can lead to aggressive behavior that is designed to assist humans in defending themselves in the case of an attack. Although anger is a natural defense mechanism, having too much unresolved anger, or reacting to anger inappropriately in non-life-threatening situations can lead to significant problems.
Symptoms of Unmanaged Anger
Anger is an emotion, and on their own, emotions cannot cause harm. It’s a person’s response to their emotions that determines whether or not they may have a problem. The following are some examples of responses that may signal the need for better management of emotions through self-help techniques as well as anger management treatment:
- Frequent arguments with family, friends, and co-workers
- Reckless behavior and disregard for rules
- Feeling as though you have to always repress your anger
- Expressing your anger through shouting, hitting, or slamming doors
- Threatening violence against yourself or other people
In addition to these common responses, a person may have physical symptoms that can affect their health and wellbeing. Some of these symptoms include increased heart rate, upset stomach, tightness in the chest, sweating, and muscle tension. These symptoms are more than just uncomfortable, they can contribute to serious health issues such as having an increased risk of high blood pressure and cardiac problems.
