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Dr. C Mahadeo, Asc., MBBS, DSurg.
General Surgeon
GPHC
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What is Anger? Difficult to define, but we all know what it is
A strong feeling of displeasure or hostility.
Latin root angere "to throttle, torment;" Currently, very little is known about the biological and
physiological aspects of anger
There is, however, a large amount of information
available on the causes of emotions in general
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A Definition to make you AngryAnger is described as a negative phenomenological
experience that exists on a continuum in which thefrequency, intensity, and duration of the experience,along with expressive (i.e., subjective, physiological,interpretive, and behavioral) characteristics, oftenleads to significant impairment (e.g., Kassinove &Sukhodolsky, 1995; Kassinove & Tafrate 2002; Novaco,1975).
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First TruthAnger is:
Real
Sometimes uncontrollable Causes physiological changes in the body
Causes mental changes
Disastrous consequences if uncontrolled
Murder Maiming
Arson etc.
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Lies Gives a feeling of power
Self-Righteous
Command attention Makes subordinates obey commands
This is not cool!
Is this You?
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Theories Explaining Anger Evolutionary
Thalamic
James-Lang Cognitive
These are all incomplete and lack certain components,however, we know how anger feels!!
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Do you think she is Angry?
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What do I do?Ask your self a few questions..
Who controls your anger?
Who can make you angry? Answer: ?
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The Answer??
You!!
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FactsAnger is not: a reflex
automatic
caused by others
Impossible to control
Anger is: a result of our thinking
a choice
controlled by your ownthinking
Can be sudden or slowonset
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A-B Theory of Emotional Arousal
A BEvent e.g. Consequent EmotionSomebody pushes 1. Annoyancein line ahead of you 2. Anger3. Reaction
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A-B-C Theory of Emotional Arousal
A B CEvent Beliefs EmotionSomeone pushes Inconsiderate 1.AnnoyanceIn the line ahead such a fool 2. Anger
3.Reaction
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What can we do? Develop keys to anger control
Recognize that your thoughts control your anger;
Accepting that you alone can control your anger; Choosing how much and how long you want to be
angry;
Controlling your anger by controlling your thinking.
Develop a conscious meditative skill Recognizing when you are becoming angry
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Anger ManagementSkills needed in dealing with your anger:
1. Identify a range of feelings including anger
2. Identify aggressive acts by self and others
3. Identify the potential consequences to self and
others from these aggressive acts4. Identify self-destructive behavior
5. Identify thoughts prior to aggressive acts
6. Identify internal cues to feelings of anger
7. Develop coping mechanisms for dealing withanger
8. Express anger without loss of control
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Identifying Anger Triggers AVOID THESE TRIGGERS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE
Embarrassment
Excitement
Disappointment
Jealousy Fear
Helpless
Sadness
Left-out/Not-credited for work Extreme unwarranted criticism
Allowing 3rdparty influence and others to steal yourhappiness
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Learn methods of Control/ReasoningI am in charge of my own
feelings:
1. I own my feelings.
2. It is okay to feelangry.
3. Anger is part of being
human.4. I learn how to expressmy anger in helpful
ways.
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What aggressive acts do we have?? Throw something Kick someone or something Get in someones face Shoving, grabbing, hitting Break something Call someone names
Give someone a dirty look Silent treatment Get others to gang up Spread rumors
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What do I do??? I choose to feel good about myself through
expressing my feelings.
I express angry feelings in ways that arefair to others and me.
I use fairness with judgment
I attempt full emotional control when Irecognize that I am angry
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The more I learn to take care of my angerthe more powerful I become.
1. I need to control what I do with my anger.
2.I control how I let my anger out.
3.I practice cooling off.
4.I watch my thoughts.
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Other Methods of control Finding ways to stay calm and collected:
1. Get exercise every day.
2. Eat right.3. Get enough sleep.
4. Learn to relax.
5. Know your feelings.
6. Write about those feelings.
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Suppose I am losing control?? Think of the consequences of your action as follows:
Physical harm to others or self e.g. suicide
Destruction of property e.g. burn the house Loss of family/friends e.g divorce or murder
Loss of job
Loss of social privilegesGoing to jail
Getting a bad reputation
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What can make me lose control?Anything that dulls my senses loss of reason
ALCOHOL: all types
NARCOTICS: cocaine, crack
HALLUCINOGENS: marijuana, ganja STIMULANTS: amphetamine, ecstasy
LOCATION: being in the wrong place at the wrong time
ASSOCIATION: being in the wrong company you
become ensnared in the vices STUPIDITY AND SELF DESTRUCTIVE TENDENCIES
e.g. negative talk, blaming others, reckless driving,promiscuity.
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Universal SolutionsAccept responsibility for your actions
Stop blaming others
Carefully think about the situation prior to reaction
Learn to recognize internal feelings of anger andcontrol them e.g. grinding teeth, clenching fists etc
Understand that anger may need to be vented so find away of releasing it responsibly e.g. discussion
Know of the things that pushes your buttons; avoidthem
THINK CAREFULLY!!!
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Summarize a situation THINK CAREFULLY!!!
Calm yourself
Find possible solutions
Evaluate them carefully
Pick the best solution Institute the necessary change(s)
Exercise extreme respect and regard for others if youhave to diffuse a situation; be FAIR in judgment.
Congratulate yourself on a job well done.
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Is this only talk? No!!!!
There is evidence that anger is the root of almost allstressful and violent events
Publications in the journals of Occupational health and safety
British journal of Psychiatry
American journal of Psychiatry etc.
Himalyan and Patanjali yoga system
All books on Hindu Philosophy
Daily newspapers
C E N H dli
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Current Events: News Headlines
Man kills wife and attempts to hang self at Tain
Man chops wife and commits suicide Man chops wife and mother-in-law
Wife dies at home husband arrested, suspected foul play(husband alcoholic) [Canjie Berbice]
Magistrate Tejnarine Ramroop pulled no punchesyesterday as he blamed excessive alcohol and drug use onthe many cases of domestic violence in Berbice
Man from Rampoor charged for malicious wounding ofwoman [KN, July 28]
Man drowns 2 children after argument with wife and thenhangs self in Essequibo
ETC.
What do these cases all have in common???
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AnswerAlcohol was involved in all cases
All were Hindus!!
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PARTICIPATION IN EMOTION
CONTROL SESSION
sangas tesuupajaayate
sangaat sanjaayate kaamahkaamaat krodho 'bhijaayate (BG. 2:62)
While contemplating the objects of the senses, a person
develops attachment for them, and from suchattachment lust develops, and from lust anger arises.
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krodhaad bhavati sammohah
sammohaat smrti-vibhramahsmrti-bhramsaad buddhi-naaso
buddhi-naasaat pranasyati (BG. 2:63)
From anger, complete delusion arises, and fromdelusion bewilderment of memory. When memory isbewildered, intelligence is lost, and when intelligence
is lost one falls down again into the material pool.
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