Anger and Aggression
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Essay title: Anger and Aggression
Anger and Aggression
Everyone has felt anger or aggression many times in there life. It happens all of the time. We all face the same challenge of trying to control our temper. It may be easier for some people than it is for others. Many studies show that it is healthy for a person to let out their anger once in a while. They believe that it will help in your relationship with others and that it will increase your self-esteem. They also believe that holding anger in is bad and unhealthy for your body. If you let the anger build up it could go from just being a verbal argument to a point in which someone or something is hurt or destroyed. To control your anger you should release your aggression in a way that is not harmful to others or yourself. People that look into a problem more closely can control their anger better. These people get all of the facts and make a proactive decision. Also by looking into the problem your may find out that it wasn't as bad as you first thought. Looking into the problem will also help you look at the consequences of the action you are going to take. Researchers also believe that tv and movies have an impact on the ways we release our aggression. They believe that in some way we are all influenced in some way by movies and tv shows that we watch. If we can learn to control our anger we will see that our life, and everyone else's life is a lot safer and more peaceful.
Some people may ask, "What causes a person to feel angry?" There are two answers to the question. The first is that you may feel angry with yourself or something that you may have done. The second is that you may be angry at another person or object. Some people may refer to feeling angry with yourself as internal anger and anger towards another person as external anger. An example of internal anger is that you did not do as good as you wanted to do on your test. An example of external anger is getting into an argument with a friend. There are different ways of dealing with your anger. The best way is to go right to the person that you are feeling angry with and talk to them about it. Although this is the best way it may not always be an option for the situation you are in. If you are angry with yourself you should find a friend and talk to them about it and get it off your mind so you don't build up your anger. Building up your anger is an example as well, but it is probably the worst choice. Many people do this because they are afraid of hurting the feelings of the other person. However, when people build up their anger it usually seems to hurt their relationship with the other person. Also it is not easy to hold in your anger because people that are close to you can tell when you are feeling angry. Some people may not realize themselves that they are feeling angry. One way to tell if you are angry is if you are short tempered. Violent feelings are also ways of realizing that you are feeling angry. Some people may be able to tell by physical symptoms. Some people get an upset stomach, headaches, and ulcers. Your body can usually tell when something is wrong. When you are going to let out your aggression you have to make a decision if it is the right place and the right time to show your feelings. Sometimes you are with a large group of people and it may not be the right time to let out your angry feelings. It is best to find a place that is quiet and a place where you can talk to someone about your feelings. It is much easier to express your anger if you trust the person. That does not mean that you have to trust the person, all you need to do is trust yourself. Their are a few steps that may help people to learn more about their angry feelings. The first step is to find out what is making you feel angry. It may be family, work, or friends. The next step is to locate the source. This means that you need to find out if it is internal anger or external anger. Then you need to find the right time and place to talk about your feelings. This is the third step. The fourth, and final step is to tell the person in the easiest and most simple way possible. The person may not always react the way that you want, but you just have to remember that you expressed your anger and it is they have to deal with it.
The teen years are a very difficult time for all families. Teens are starting to grow up and try new things that their parents may not approve of. This creates anger in the parents as well as the teens. The teens anger may be out of control at times and they may do dangerous things. Such as using drugs and drinking alcohol, they may make criminal acts or even attempt suicide. These actions are symptoms