Traffic jams, a credit card that isn’t working, family conflicts, unanswered phone calls, being passed over for a work promotion…… think of all the frustrating events that happen each day! We could go on and on. How we handle these frustrations is key to our mental and physical health. Responses to anger vary from a short-lived irritation to a full-fledged rage, like the Incredible Hulk. We laugh when we see the Hulk act out, thinking it’s merely a fictional character. In reality, we may all know someone who thinks and acts like a different person when in a rage, or maybe it’s us. We are all on this spectrum of anger; it is an emotion everyone has.
What’s wrong with anger?
Anger is normal and even a healthy human emotion, when it is managed. When it is uncontrolled, it turns destructive. Destructive to personal relationships, families, work, and of course, mental and physical health. Anger brings out physical responses in the body such as:
- Increased heart rate
- Increased blood pressure
- Increase in chemicals such as adrenaline and noradrenaline
Continued anger responses cause long term effects on the nervous system and physical systems:
- Depression and anxiety
- Liver and kidney damage
- High cholesterol
- Increased risk of coronary artery disease
- Increased risk of a heart attack
Clearly, Anger has a huge impact on our personal and social lives. If this is something you struggle with, there is good news – strategies can be learned to managed your anger
Colorado Springs Anger counseling and coaching – We can help!
Learning to manage anger, so it doesn’t explode onto those around you and doesn’t damage your insides, is completely possible! Here are a few of the strategies used:
- Learning strategies for relaxation
- Altering how you think
- Changing your surroundings
- Learning to communicate differently
- Problem solving current issues
Are you ready for next steps?
If your life is being affected by your anger:
- People are avoiding you
- You’ve lost relationships
- People are afraid of talking with you
- Your health is suffering
- You are feeling depressed and/or anxious
- You feel out of control when angry
- You say and do things that you regret later
It’s time to take control of it before it continues its damaging effects.
Why Choose Colorado Springs Thriveworks Anger Management?
At Thriveworks Colorado Springs, we do things differently. You’ll notice that when you call to schedule, someone will answer the phone and speak with you directly. You’ll be able to schedule within the week, possibly within the day.
When you arrive for your appointment, you’ll notice our modern and clean offices. With tea and coffee available, you can relax while you wait or while meeting with a provider. Of course, you won’t be waiting for long, because 97% of our appointments are on time. We know you are busy and we respect your time.
You work hard for your insurance. We want you to use it. We are currently working to be on insurance panels. We’ve submitted our paperwork and expect to be accepting insurance by the summer of 2018.
Our providers are genuine, professional and an expert in their area of expertise. Call us:
719-266-3919
