Anger Management
Anger is often a large part of a survivor's response to trauma. It is a core piece of the survival response in human beings. Anger helps us cope with life's stresses by giving us energy to keep going in the face of trouble or blocks. Yet anger can create major problems in the personal lives of those who have experienced trauma.
One way of thinking is that high levels of anger are related to a natural survival instinct. When faced with extreme threat, people often respond with anger. Anger can help a person survive by shifting his or her focus. The person focuses all of his or her attention, thought, and action toward survival.
Anger is also a common response to events that seem unfair or in which you have been made a victim. Research shows that anger can be especially common if you have been betrayed by others. This may be most often seen in cases of trauma that involve exploitation or violence.
The trauma and shock of early childhood abuse often affects how well the survivor learns to control his or her emotions. Problems in this area lead to frequent outbursts of extreme emotions, including anger and rage.
In people who have been affecting by trauma, their response to extreme threat can become "stuck." This may lead to responding to all stress in survival mode. If you struggling with mental health issues due to past trauma, you may be more likely to react to any stress with "full activation." You may react as if your life or self were threatened.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with anger and aggression, there is hope and Harmonia Wellness might be the choice for you. Contact us today to start anger management therapy.