Many of the of the posts I have done are on the topic of anger. I run an anger management program in Bel Air, Maryland and we have graduated about 125 people. One of the issues we discuss is how can you tell if we are on the verge of anger.
Something physical happens to alert you that you are on the verge of anger. Everyone has something that happens. Here are some examples:
- Heart beats fast
- Ears turn red
- Tingling scalp
- Band of tension around your head
- Clenched jaw and holding teeth tight
- Shaking
- Clenched fists
- Heightened sense of awareness
- Blotchy skin
- Butterflies or a knot in the pit of your stomach
If you can identify your early warning signal, you will be in a better place to handle your anger. First you need to identify your early warning signal, then when you notice it coming on, you can take a step back, regroup and handle the situation that presents itself. It acts as a warning sign, be wise and heed the warning.
You can do this, you will need to practice, but I believe that everyone can identify their early warning signal and then utilize it as a clarion call to prevent inappropriate responses to anger.
Blessings,
Carol
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