If you are reading this article, chances are that you are living an angrier life than most. You may be feeling that things must be your way. You might find yourself easily offended and blaming others for everything that doesn't go your way. These are all signs that you might be living an angry life. The good news is that it can be changed!
Angry people feel that things ought to go my way
Angry people often feel that things "ought to go my way." They assume that other people feel the same way and act on that assumption. They ignore good things that are going on around them and build up small irritations to the "final straw" before exploding. Thankfully, there are a number of ways to control your anger. Here are three of them:
They feel that they have no control
In addition to its positive effects on coping, anger is associated with an increase in risk-taking behavior. High certainty and control appraisals were found to be important mediators of anger. They provide a plausible explanation for the increase in risk-taking behaviors observed in anger-driven people. This contrasting effect may be particularly interesting. This suggests that anger may be a key driver of risk-taking behavior, even though its effects on control are not directly correlated.
They are judgmental
If you want to stop living an angry and judgmental life, it is important to realize that the judgment you make isn't necessarily true. We all make mistakes and occasionally fall short of our ideals. Judgmental people have trouble accepting this. They don't realize that people have multiple layers of complexity and often feel wronged when they don't meet their own expectations.
They are easily offended
Anger driven people are often prone to irrational reactions. This is usually the result of an abnormal need for control or anxiety. These people are not able to consider the reality of others' lives and therefore are often easily offended by seemingly minor things. The key is to be sensitive and considerate when dealing with them. Here are some common triggers that can lead to anger-driven responses. Inappropriate or unkind words can trigger feelings of anger in easily offended individuals.
They are prone to addictions
Anger issues are often a result of growing up in a violent or angry household. The traumatic memories from their childhoods often lead to addiction later in life. Anger driven people may never learn healthy ways to deal with their emotions. To help them cope, they often turn to substance abuse or addictive behavior. Addiction is a serious issue and the best way to overcome it is through healthy ways of dealing with anger.
They are prone to high reactivity
Anger drive is associated with a high degree of reactivity. Individuals who experience high levels of reactivity are generally more likely to engage in irrational and aggressive thoughts. In this article, we examine the potential role of trait reappraisal on the reactivity of anger. The results suggest that trait reappraisal may help people with high levels of reactivity control their feelings.
