Anger can build up over time.  Individuals who do not express it in a healthy way find themselves in a count down to explosion.  Many times, the anger that is vented is towards those who did not do anything to deserve the tirade.  Misplaced anger is a big issue especially during the pandemic and social unrest within the United States.  With so much anger, it is easy for misplaced anger to fall upon family and friends.  It is important to not let other stressors and angers build up and overflow into other aspects of one’s life.

The article, “Misplaced Anger: Why You Have It, What to Do About It” by Markheim Heid looks at the phenomenon of misplaced anger.  He states,

“The phenomenon of ‘displaced aggression’ helps explain why your accumulated anger during the pandemic can spill out into real-world interactions”

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Misplaced anger can have many reasons why its manifested.  Anger towards the intended target not being around, such as a politician, or anger over something else that builds up and pushes one to yell or scream at someone who just wants our attention.  It is important not to misdirect anger and when we do, to quickly apologize and fix the situation.  Please also review our Anger Management Consulting Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.

Anger is not just an male issue but it is an important issue that men must acknowledge.  Men with their natural strength and role in the family need to assert control in how they handle their affairs in life.   Most men as head of families need to set examples but also must restrain their natural strength.  Anger can lead to bad example as well as domestic violence to women and children.  Fear can emerge among children and women when a man loses complete control.  Despite modern gender norms and attempts to neutralize roles according to gender, one cannot deny the natural reality of this.  This is why it is so important to identify male anger.

The article, “How to Manage Your Anger” by Ed Virgin looks at anger and how to identify and control it.  He states,

“Anger is a natural reaction to certain challenging or frustrating situations; however, if you suspect that your anger exceeds the realm of normal, you may have an anger problem. If you are unsure how to characterize your anger, there are a few identifiers that can help you determine if your anger is problematic.”

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Please also review our Anger Management Consulting Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.