subject: Anger Management Classes [print this page] Uncontrolled anger is not only a relationship wrecker, it can also be a life-wrecker. The toll that it takes on our bodies both physically and mentally often goes unnoticed until it is too late. Massive explosions of rage are not the only indications that there may be a problem. Impatience, irritability, and resentment are all signs of a possible underlying problem. Anger management classes can be beneficial in treating a wide variety of other disorders if the root cause has been determined to be unexpressed, or repressed, feelings of anger.
When anger has not been dealt with, or has been left to fester for a prolonged period, severe health issues sometimes result. Hypertension, heart disease, depression, anxiety problems and strokes have all been linked to it.
When you do not deal with your feelings appropriately or in a timely manner, your relationships can suffer. You might react to relatively trivial problems by snapping at someone, or by becoming irritable. You might also resort to refusing to speak to the person, or giving them the cold shoulder. These types of inappropriate reactions may be red flags alerting you to the presence of an underlying problem.
Quite often people don't realize that what they are feeling is repressed anger, until the situation deteriorates to the point where they are forced to confront it and seek therapy. This can be caused by familial and social conditioning that has taught them that their feelings are somehow 'wrong' or unjustified. Breaking through the barrier caused by this type of conditioning is essential in learning how to effectively deal with your feelings.
Learning how to manage your feelings, and act on them in an appropriate way may require the help of trained counselors. There are several ways in which to go about getting counseling.
The most commonly sought method of counseling are the services offered by a local counselor. This can be in the form of group or individual sessions. Many people prefer the supportive atmosphere and sharing of mutual experiences that a group format offers. Seminars that are periodically offered by companies or local institutions can also be of benefit to some individuals.
Those people whose schedules don't permit regularly scheduled sessions, or who find face-to-face sessions inconvenient for whatever reason, can get help in the form of internet-based services. Several are available the provide online lessons and phone-support. There are even one that work using innovative technologies such as Skype.
Learning effective methods of dealing with your feelings through anger management classes can make a big difference in your personal and professional life. Don't wait until it is too late.
