During your teenage years it is normal to experience a fluctuation of emotions. Although our emotions may fluctuate, it is important to know when you are overly angry. This can be noticed when you are angry more than you are happy. Because of hormones, managing anger can be extremely difficult for teens with anger issues, but definitely not impossible.
Sometimes we may fear that our emotions are due to anger, when in reality it may be caused by something else. With changing emotions, it is important to become familiar with how your body and mind are feeling at certain times and during certain situations. Do you find yourself constantly angry at friends, situations, or even your family? If so, it may be time for you to do more for your anger and learn proper anger management techniques.
Steps to address for teens with anger issues:
- Investigate where your anger is coming from
If you are not angry at a specific person or situation, observe what else could be causing the anger. Are you really angry or are you feeling anxious or even irritable? Maybe you are angry from lack of food or sleep. Although similar, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, tired, and angry are all different emotions.
- Talk to someone about your feelings
You can start by journaling your thoughts and then speak to a loved one, friend, or therapist. It is not always easy to talk about how we feel, journaling first can help us explain our feelings without having to get too overwhelmed.
- Get enough exercise
Working out releases endorphins that lower stress and anxiety and helps us feel happier. As a teen your body is growing and experiencing new hormones, so it is important to help manage these things with exercise.
- Know when your anger is too much
When you become overly angry, it is important to be mindful of yourself and those around you. Seek help in order to protect yours and others safety.
- Try relaxation techniques
This can be listening to music, playing a board game, taking a hot bath, learning yoga, going out into nature, and much more. Find what relaxes you and make that a part of your self-care routine. Having a self-care routine is important for your mental health at any age.
Anger can cause:
- Anxiety
- Headache
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Low self-esteem
- Increased blood pressure
- Insecurities
- Unhealthy relationships
- Lack of boundaries
- & More
During your teenage years it can seem like you are angry or frustrated at many things. This is why it is important to know when your anger has become too much and needs to be addressed. This is a difficult stage of life, so try to go easy on yourself and be understanding of your changing emotions.
There could be a greater cause to your anger issues such as a mental health disorder, lack in nutrition or vitamins, thyroid problems that are messing with your hormones, and so much more. Start by taking the steps listed above to see if there is a way that you can self-manage your anger issues. It is okay if your anger is not self-manageable, just be willing to ask for help when it is no longer manageable by you.
There are therapists specialized in teens with anger issues that could greatly help you conquer your anger and increase your quality of life. Seek out a therapist that specializes in teens with anger issues to help you manage your behavior. Remember to be kind to yourself always, there are so many things we are all facing each and every day that are very difficult to manage.
