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Angry Nov 02, 2019 at 05:47 PM
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Feel free to let me know if this is in the wrong place, but I need to find a way of controlling myself, so I don’t get irrationally annoyed about petty, insignificant things. It could be a conversation about something really mundane (e.g. a TV show), and I’ll feel the need to make a big deal of the most inconsequential things. It seems to be more common if I’m tired or burnt out, but that’s no excuse.

I don’t know if it’s some kind of thing where I feel I have to be right, or I get a kick out making other people feel wrong/bad. Either way, it’s completely unacceptable. I need to sort this, or I’m concerned it will ruin my friendships/relationships. What can I look into to improve this? I try to make sure I don’t burn myself out, but I need to know what to do in case I do get tired and likely to be annoyed. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know.

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I struggle with this sort of thing a lot. Stuff just pisses me off! I can see it happening. But I often can't seem to do anything about it. I do think I'm getting better. I really try to be aware of my gut-level reactions to things & not let myself be carried away. But sometimes I just can't seem to help it. And you're right. It is unacceptable.

Perhaps what you want to be looking at is material on the subject of anger management. Here are links to 5 articles, from PC's archives, on the subject plus a link to Aaron Karmin's anger management blog:

Why So Angry & Irritable? It Might Be Depression

Angry All the Time for No Reason? This Might Be Why

Getting Anger & Hostility Under Control

6 Steps to Manage Anger

Tips for Managing Anger

https://blogs.psychcentral.com/anger/


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