In psychology, frustration is an ordinary emotional reaction to rejection, conflict and lack of fulfillment. Frustration is most likely to build when there is a clear will or intention denied or thwarted and arises out of the perception of resistance to the attainment of a desired goal or desire. Frustration leads to anger, often leading to the desire to hit back at the object of frustration in one's attempt to frustrate the person who has rejected or frustrated you. The ultimate result of such behaviour is stress. Stress can lead to depression and more serious physical illnesses.
In this article we will explore the many different ways in which frustration can arise and be expressed. We will examine anger first, then frustration, and then self-protection. Each of these scenarios has the potential to cause physical and psychological problems.
When frustration arises, the situation is typically not far from where it could lead - aggravation. The difference is that in frustration some of the components of displeasure that are unpleasant to a person are taken away or destroyed. In this way frustration can be expressed in different ways. There is the frustration experienced by the individual - the difficulty in dealing with the perceived obstacle to achievement, the feeling of being pushed or forced to move on because it is difficult, the feeling that you have been left out of the game, the feeling of injustice or unmeritedness, the feeling of loss of control or the inability to achieve your desired goals or objectives. There is also the frustration felt by the people involved with the frustrating situation - the irritation and disappointment that are associated with the perceived breach of agreement, the feeling of having been deprived of something valuable, the feeling that you are being ignored, the feeling that you are being exploited, and finally, the feeling of hopelessness or a lack of direction.
It is important to identify these different ways of expressing frustration so that it is clear to recognise when there is a need to manage frustration. If the individual is feeling frustration, it is imperative to ensure that they do not waste time expressing the frustration. One of the major causes of frustration is wasting time, a concept that is often misunderstood because people believe that if you are wasting time you are not productive. However, it is important to consider that when you are frustrated you are effectively wasting time, but you are able to express that frustration in different ways, which may then contribute to constructive activity and achievement.
When you are frustrated, it is important that you identify what you are actually feeling and what it is that gives rise to the anger. Identifying the feelings underlying the anger is important if you wish to take steps towards managing it effectively. If you are able to determine what anger is you are experiencing you will be better placed to respond appropriately to it and, in turn, to deal with it effectively.
There are a number of other related factors that can fuel frustration and result in anger. For example, if you are dealing with a person that is aggressively refusing to cooperate, this may cause you to become frustrated and have feelings of aggression. The person's aggression is in response to your behaviour which is causing them some form of frustration or disappointment and this makes the combination even more damaging. In situations where there is an ongoing hostility between the parties, it is often difficult for one individual to understand the other and they can become frustrated with each other. This can be one of the major causes of frustrations and can be responsible for the increasing aggression of both parties.
A further common cause of anger and frustration is an attempt to fit in by using manipulative or controlling behaviour in order to fit in with a group or organisation. Often people are frustrated because they are feeling pushed into situations where they have been left out or excluded and, as a result, become frustrated and angry because they feel that no matter how hard they work, they are not receiving the acceptance they deserve from the group or organisation. These feelings of internal frustration and anger can easily translate into aggressive behavior within organisations or groups and can lead to conflict.
As mentioned earlier, frustration is experienced when we attempt to control and manipulate another person or organisation and as a result we experience anger. However, when we experience anger as a result of someone manipulating or controlling us, then we are experiencing a form of frustration. This is because the person manipulating or controlling us feels that they have gained some kind of advantage over us and so they take their opportunity to manipulate us even more. It is not surprising then that frustration and anger are closely associated and can often be seen as synonymous. The difference however is that anger is usually the emotional response we feel when we are manipulated or controlled and frustration is the physical response we may experience when we do not receive the benefit we believe we would be entitled to. For example, if you were being abused physically, by a family member or friend you would likely experience anger as a result, but this anger would be short lived and easily sub-side once you received some form of justice or protection.
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