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Q: Anger Management And Cutting
asked by: needafriend on April 19th, 2009
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Sometimes i feel really angry for no reason. I have anger management, and i used to just try to deal with it without anyone;s help or asttention. I felt bad though, because i wwould lash out at my mom and little sister and older brotheer, my dad's not home much, so the likelyness of him expierencing one of my freakouts was unlikely, i could tell how it hurt my mom when i cried or yelled at her. so one day i was sooo angry, this time at my dad, and i wanted to hit him so bad, so instead of taking it out on my family i started cutting. i cut 3 cuts in my wrist that day. Now everytime i feel angry i want to cut deeper and deeper, more and more. i've become dependant on cutting, and it leaves ug;y scars, do you know of anyways to stop? If you have any trouble with anger management that causes self harm let me know, i know what you're going through not being exceoted by your own family. i'd love to talk.

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Kate
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Tarimisu
replied on April 20th, 2009
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Kate,
I suggest finding a hobby or a activity you enjoy to take your mind off cutting. [I am a cutter, too, so I know what I'm talking about]. I had a disruptive childhood as well. My parents separated 7 years ago. I began cutting when I was 12 because I couldn't handle the stress anymore.
Here are some things that I've found that help:
1. Painting, sculpting, drawing...art of any kind
2. Going on a walk
3. Taking a relaxing bath (make sure there aren't any razors in the bathroom!
4. Talking to someone who DOESN'T know about the cutting...because you have you hid it from them, and that takes your mind off things.
5. Reading a book
6. Swimming or any strenuous activity
7. Playing a musical instrument
8. Writing in a diary or journal
9. Splashing COLD water on your face for 10 seconds at a time
10. Listening to relaxing music

Hope this helps! Message me and we can talk!
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chrisrich
replied on June 10th, 2009
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Hello there.
Some very good insights and information in this post. Anger is never an easy emotion to deal with - especially when it involves someone you care about.

There are as many techniques and therapies in the treatment of anger as there are symptoms and triggers. Some will work for individuals while others may not.

One technique that is guaranteed to produce results is the analysis of what drives this powerful emotion. Anger management classes are highly effective in combating this combating this problematic behavior.

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chrisrich
replied on June 24th, 2009
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I feel that I have broken out of my destructive anger-fests. I don't think there is ever an easy fix and everybody is different.

For me, I had to work on my self image and learn how to let go of the past, live in the moment and learn to be at peace. The combination of Zen mediation and anger management classes , have been really wonderful in helping me through all this. Keep supporting one another and always be kind. We all need support...that's why we are here.

Be at peace!
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