Beating the Deadliest Killer: ANGER!!! (Part-IX)

Part IX of X Parts

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Another good way to prevent escalation of anger is distraction. When you are in a situation, tune out of it by moving away from the situation till the dirty chemicals stoking the fire of anger within come within reasonable limits calming your thought processes. Simple walking away from such anger inducing situations are of great help. For example, if you find yourself in a quarrel. It is better to walk out and cool down. Remember while distracting yourself, do not fill yourself thinking about the anger inducing situation. That would slow down recovery. Rather fill yourself with calmer and pleasant thoughts for faster recovery.

Finally, there could be situations when the anger has gone to such levels that there is a burning desire to wreck vengeance or the damage to self has reached at such levels that you wish to shout out. But if that is done in the right place, except for satisfying your ego, it would most probably further damage the situation in the long run. In that situation, it works great to go to a lonely place to vent your anger and grief. Shout aloud at the sky…cry out, let the tears flow down your cheeks. You would soon find calm and be more composed to give a more healthy and matured response. Such tackling of emotions is called Catharsis in psychology. Avoid venting out your anger on the target of anger.

(Please go over to Part-X of this series.)