Do I Have an Anger Problem? (Part II)
In this blog I will list more questions for you to consider to help you figure out if there is an anger problem that needs to be dealt with. If there is give me a call and together we can figure out the next step.
10. Do you hide angry feelings from others or try to suppress your feelings? Yes No
11. Do you use alcohol or drugs to calm your anger? Yes No
12. Do you experience physical reactions such as muscle tension or a racing heart when you get angry? Yes No
13. Does expressing your anger usually leave you feeling
better about yourself and the person who angered you? Yes No
14. People tell you that you need to calm down. Yes No
15.You feel tense much of the time. Yes No
16. At work, you find yourself not saying what
is on your mind Yes No
17. When you are upset, you try to block the world
out by watching TV, reading a book or magazine,
or going to sleep. Yes No
18. You are drinking or smoking marijuana almost daily
to help you calm down. Yes No
19. You have trouble going to sleep. Yes No
20. You feel misunderstood or not listened much of the time. Yes No
21. People ask you not to yell or curse so much. Yes No
Having an anger problem can destroy relationships and even negatively impact on physical heath. Please think about these questions and if you have listed more than 5 “yes” answers for your own good and those you care about think about getting help before things get out of hand.
Take care,
Dr. Marty