Are you an angry person? Here are some questions to think about:
- Do you believe it’s a “dog eat dog” world?
- Do you frequently ruminate about things that happened in the past?
- Do you enjoy arguing with others just for the sake of arguing?
- Do you feel personally compelled to point out others’ errors to them?
- Do you regularly raise your voice to someone in person or use harsh language online?
- Do you have a hard time just “walking away?”
- Do you have a habit of “erupting” as a way of expressing your anger?
- Does it make you feel strong knowing that some people are afraid of you?
- Do you say things online that you would not feel right about saying directly to someone’s face?
- Do you feel the need to get revenge when you believe you’ve been wronged?
- Have you ever lost friends or a romantic partner because of your anger?
- Have you ever been fired or lost business because of your anger?
- Do your friends and family members try to sooth you when you’re in an angry mood to avoid your eruption?
If you answered yes, think about getting professional help to learn how to manager your anger in more healthy ways.