How do you deal with anger?

I don't usually let things pile up like you do. If I get angry about something I let it out immediately. I don't hold in anger because if I did, I would explode. I try not to let too much bother me because it's just not worth all the aggravation and I don't want my health to go downhill because of ridiculous problems. You can try to exercise. I've heard some people say they took up boxing to get all the anger out by punching the bag. Other exercises might help also which might just make you feel better, make you more healthier, and wear you down so your anger subsides.

Well my response to this is that you should always have this attitude " the presence of mine...". On my part i encountered this as well, same feeling that you have but if you come to think about it, it doesn't help when you want to blame others such as hitting somethings or blaming somebody although it help you in relieving yourself but its not fair to those you are hitting or blaming... instead better blame yourself, its like fighting yourself, a battle between you and yourself and then afterwards breath deeply and all things must come to pass... =)this is how i do it... Do you have hypertension or high blood pressure?

Recognise what causes your anger, it is probably self-righteousness all the best, urban

I have had a few issues of my own. But since last one year or so, my anger has subsided considerably. Factors that triggered it.. a. Feeling of insecurity...physical, emotional, financial, etc. b. Feeling of being provoked deliberately c. Feeling of being ridiculed d. Feeling of somebody trying to transfer their problems on me. e. Feeling of being trapped into saying yes when I want to say no...and when I dared to say no...not accepting my no...leading to irritation f. Feeling of being side tracked for personal gains and so on.... Went about systematically eliminating the factors that led to my anger. It mostly meant...get out from the company that angers you. So...yes, it has proved to be beneficial. :)

I am not sure what the reason of your chest being hurt but definitely one need to divert his/her mind to something else to overcome anger. Some people say a glass of cold water or count 1~50 that will calm down your anger.

By simply accepting that anger and finding something to do that will eventually make your anger disappear. But it takes a lot of patience and time. Especially if you are mad with family members or loved ones.