Monday, April 13, 2009

What is the Link Between Anger and Depression

By Rhys Jones

Anxiety and depression are said to be the causes of uncontrollable anger. When a person is continuously worried about problems they have no control over or even problems they do have control over, it often results in depression. If you feel that, there is no way out then your depression can affect your life and cause you to drift down into a spiral of despair.

Taking control of your emotions usually produces good results. If you feel that the world is tumbling down around you, then you are probably thinking in a negative mode, which instigates depression and anxiety. In this short piece, we will discuss some techniques to help you to cope with anxiety and depression, thus relieving uncontrollable anger.

First, let us examine the symptoms. Do you feel as if you are going out of your head? Do you scream in your head: 'I can't take it any more?'. Do you feel like everyone is out to get you? Do you think people see you as mad? If you are undergoing any or all of these symptoms then you are probably suffering from some form of anxiety and depression.

If you can not find a way to think in a different mode, then you will probably explode when your emotions start to soar and your anger breaks out. Instead of telling yourself that you are going mad, why not tell yourself that you are only having a temporary emotional problem and that you need to resolve the situation. Review all the problem areas carefully and search your memory to see if there are answers to your problems there|there|. A review like this, often opens doors to resources you may have forgotten about.

If you feel like everyone is out to get you then you might have a chemical imbalance or a mental illness. Why not go to see your doctor or a mental health expert to learn more about your symptoms and find a way to regain control over your life. Anxiety and depression can play tricks with your mind and sometimes the thoughts are a result of a lack of chemical balance.

If you believe that people think you are going crazy, you may want to remember that most people have their own problems and don't have time to analyze you as a person. When you walk into a room and think that people are staring at you, you might want to remember that all people watch the things around them, checking to make sure that everything is OK around themselves before returning to their own lives.

If you feel like you cannot take it any more, just bite your lip and walk another mile. When times are difficult, it does not mean it is the end of the world, although sometimes it may seem this way. If you are struggling to pay bills, fighting to hold a family together, or having difficulty with your children then remember that we all have these problems at some time or another in our lives.

Are your children driving you nuts? If they are, take a break. Go do something entertaining or exercise. This often relieves the stress that leads to anxiety, depression and anger. Life is too short to worry about the things you do not have control over. If you have problems, the answers are within you, so it pays to review your mind.

If you are struggling to reach your goals then you might want to break your goals down to smaller segments and work slowly to achieve them. If you set goals within reason, you will not need to stress your mind finding a way to achieve your target.

It is important to pamper yourself each day. Learn some relaxation responses that will benefit both your mind and your body. If you feel overwhelmed, you might want to inhale and exhale for ten counts.

Curling up on a couch to watch your favourite film can benefit your mind and body, if you want to let your mind relax. Learn to concentrate on what you are doing instead of worrying about what you are not doing. This often clears the mind and helps you to relax.

If you are subject to sustained anger, you will most likely have difficulties for the remainder of your life unless you learn to take control of your emotions. Remember depression leads to uncontrollable anger. - 16890

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