Anger

Feeling frustrated, stressed, or overwhelmed can make you feel angry or mad. Feelings of sadness or worry can also come out as anger.

• Take a calming breath.
  Even a 5-minute break can make a difference.
• Pause when needed.
  When you get easily irritated or angry at your partner, children, friends, co-workers, or neighbors, take time to pause.
• Acknowledge how you are feeling. It’s OK to not feel OK.
  Take time to care for yourself. Reduce stress by being physically active or resting.
• Create a daily routine to increase feelings of control.
  Eat healthy, get at least 7 hours of sleep, and be active.
• Limit your social media use and time spent following the news.
  Too much media can increase feelings of frustration and anger.
• Get help from a professional.
  Talk to a health care provider about how you are feeling.
• Make an appointment with a counselor.
• Contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
  If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.