Who hasn’t felt anger before? Probably no one! Anger is a natural emotion and can even be helpful when managed well. In Nigeria, where stress is common, knowing how to manage anger is important for your mental health.

Understanding Anger:

Anger often comes from feelings like fear, pain, or frustration. It’s a strong emotion that can push us to take action. You can’t avoid anger completely, but you can learn to control it. While no one likes feeling angry, it’s a normal part of being human.

Anger Management:

Anger management refers to the skills that help you understand what’s behind your anger and express it in a healthy way. In a busy city like Lagos, where life’s pressures can often feel overwhelming, online therapy and mental health services are becoming more accessible, providing the support you will need to navigate these emotions.

Don’t let your anger control you. While it’s impossible to avoid feeling angry, learning to manage it from a place of awareness is crucial for you to live a happy life. As Ralph Waldo Emerson wisely said, “For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind.”

Signs You Might Need Anger Management:

1. Getting super angry over small things, like traffic (If you live in Lagos, I know you can relate} or a messy room, is a sign that anger is controlling you.

2. Hitting, punching, or breaking things out of anger shows a lack of control.

3. Saying hurtful stuff to others when you're angry, like yelling or calling them names.

4. Holding onto anger for a long time, even after the situation is over can be damaging to your mental health.

Ways To Release Anger

Releasing anger is so important and it helps us release built-up tension and find relief.

• Change your environment. Go on a walk, go to a different room

• Let it out, Scream into a pillow or anywhere in private

• Take a slow, deep breath through your nose, then exhale slowly through your mouth.

• Journal. Write exactly how you are feeling

• Do a workout. It is a great way to release anger and improve your mood.

How To Manage Your Anger

1. Recognize the triggers: Identify situations, events, or thoughts that often lead to feelings of anger.

2. Take a deep breath, When you begin to feel angry, Take deep breaths to calm your mind and body.

3. Don't judge yourself, recognize that experiencing anger is a normal human emotion.

4. Find a way that calms you down, Try calming activities like listening to music.

5. Express your anger to a trusted friend or family member, or a therapist

Therapy for Anger Management

Therapy for anger management is really helpful. Here's how it works:

In therapy, you figure out what makes you angry and why. Knowing this helps you control it better.

• You will learn to talk about your feelings without getting angry or upset.

• Therapists can show you how to relax quickly when you feel anger building up.

• You’ll practice expressing your emotions calmly.

• Regular therapy sessions provide a safe space to talk about your anger and get continuous help.

Managing anger takes practice, and therapy can be a big help. To learn more about how therapy can support you. Visit www.amanihealth.app to explore our online therapy options and wellness resources. This month, you can also enjoy a 15% discount on your first therapy session. Take the first step to control your anger and improve your well-being.

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