Anger is a completely normal and natural emotion that people experience from time to time at varying levels. It usually stems from being involved in situations that leave us feeling insulted, frustrated, or betrayed. For most people, feeling angry is a temporary state but for others; it can persist for longer, get out of control, and ultimately lead to rage.
Being perpetually angry can harm your physical and mental state and lead to bad relationships with family, friends, and co-workers. Lack of anger management is also known to contribute to feelings of guilt and low self-esteem. While there are a number of ways to deal with anger, one potent method seems to go unnoticed—hypnotherapy.
In this blog, we’ll discuss how hypnotherapy can help patients effectively manage anger by addressing the root of the problem.
When Anger Becomes a Problem
Anger triggers a reaction in the body known as a fight or flight response which happens whenever a person feels threatened or stressed. The body pumps adrenaline which makes the person feel tense and ready to combat the oncoming threat or flee. However, in the real world, there are very few situations where fighting or fleeing is the correct response, making anger a difficult and complex emotion to handle for many.
According to the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, the inability to control anger leads to poor choices which may eventually cause a person to commit violent actions. The following are unhelpful ways of expressing anger:
- Passive or non-violent aggression such as being sarcastic and not communicating with others.
- Violence and outward aggression like shouting, threatening others, and hitting or throwing objects.
- Inward aggression such as self-harm, degrading oneself, and ignoring basic needs.
How Hypnotherapy Helps
Hypnotherapy is an effective tool in the anger management arsenal and begins with the hypnotherapist identifying the root cause(s) of anger. The reason for this is that most of the problems linked to anger management can be traced back to past experiences and it’s these experiences that shape a person’s belief system.
Once the person realizes that the source of anger isn’t always from external elements, the hypnotherapist can begin his or her work. The hypnotherapist works on both the unconscious and conscious level to eliminate negative thoughts. This is done with the help of relaxation techniques followed by suggestions that can alter a person’s thought process.
Failing to control anger can lead to estranged relationships and decreased quality of life. Rekha Shrivastava at Blossom Hypnosis, teaches people how to express emotions in the right way. She’s a qualified hypnotist with years of experience and countless success stories. Book a free consultation at our Pittsford office today.
Rekha also offers Skype sessions to clients not residing in Rochester, NY.
Sources:
https://www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk/articles/angermanagement.html
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