A Piced of my Mind

Philippines
April 3, 2007 7:09am CST
I can't control my temper. I feel like exploding if I don't give some people a piece of my mind. I always end up asking for apology from them. I try to stop and count 1, 2, 3..., but sometimes I lose it, and just lash out at them. There are too many times though, I'm seething, cursing, hurling things or just hitting the wall or my head. I try to manage it and sometimes succeed. I feel alright and bad at the same time when I vent, but I feel like exploding if I don't. What should I do? Let it go, or face the matter headlong? Is it OK to be upfront?
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10 responses
• United States
3 Apr 07
Sometimes it helps to be upfront about things, when things are causing us to be angered. Though if it occurs regularly than sometimes it is just best to tell the person to just leave you be for the moment, let the anger pass or vent the anger in some form of journal so you are not always taking it out on someone.
@maribel1218 (3085)
• Philippines
3 Apr 07
Sometimes I was like that in the peak of my anger but before I bursted into anger I first calm down myself by walking away to the scenario take a deep breath and relax if possible listen to music and then let an hour or more to pass by before I return to the situation. It really help me hold my anger and then manage words that will come out to my mouth because sometimes when we are really anger we can't control the things we are saying.
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
3 Apr 07
It is perfectly normal to be upfront with a person. Ive come to realize that as Im getting older. A person will respect you alot more if you upfront with them. As far as your temper try your hardest to control it. Its not very becoming in a person.
@teison2 (5921)
• Norway
3 Apr 07
It really depends on how badit is. Some people say that if you are angry most of the time there is something wrong in your life that needs to be adressed. What are you really angry about?
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@naty1941 (2336)
• United States
3 Apr 07
It is ok to be upfront but not explode countinously. If you are apologizing than you know you have a problem. Try to keep silent and after you think about the incident confront the person without anger. It will work out better in the long run.
@naty1941 (2336)
• United States
13 Apr 07
Thank you for the best reply. I really appreciate it. Have a good day and a wonderful weekend. Naty
• India
3 Apr 07
yes face the problem and be ware bcoz till when u will not face the problem till that time u cant control u r temper so be coolll minded and do u r work and face out u r problem
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@abednego7 (1060)
• Philippines
4 Apr 07
It may sound conservative or oldies but I think you should read bible more often. You can find many guidance there on how to control your temper and manage your anger without harming anyone in anyway whether its physical, verbal, or emotional. If you believe in God, you can ask him to give you more spirit of calmness in dealing with different matters you encounter in everyday of your life. Peace man.
4 Apr 07
Arrggghhhh - Tearing out your hair with temper
I tend to have a bit of a temper on occasion but I make a real effort to control it. When I do get that angry I try to step away and calm down before I say anything or do anything I might regret. There is a lot to be said for anger management courses, hun:-)
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@sidoney (1033)
• Jamaica
15 Apr 07
I express anger in different manner but non the less get similar reaction i get spiteful or make bad comments which is not good
@whyaskq (7523)
• Singapore
4 Apr 07
I am not sure why would you need to throw your temper in the first place? Has that person done something to incur your wrath? I certainly do not think you will throw your temper for nothing :P I too have a quick temper. At times, I tried and stopped myself, at times, it just blow off. Perhaps it is just as well to release the stress penned up, but after releasing the smoke, it would be good if you can clear up any polluted air. Having any misunderstanding cleared if there is any, is always good for both parties. Just what I would have done if I were in your position.
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