Anger Management in Sobriety (E186)
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Every time I say I’m an angry person or that I struggled with rage in my first year people always laugh and say that they can’t imagine that. Anger doesn’t have to be outward and explosive, it can also be a deep boiling rage that you stuff down inside and don’t let anyone see. I’ve been triggered to drink a few times in my four years of sobriety, and every time I have one of these big triggers I immediately feel intense anger. I wanted to understand more about anger and how to help people with it, so I got certified as an anger management specialist through the national anger management association. I learned a lot and I want to share some of my learning with you today and moving forward in this podcast.
Episode 186 takeaways:
Anger is often misunderstood and can manifest in different ways.
Poorly managed anger can have negative effects on both physical and mental health.
Anger is commonly associated with other mental health conditions, such as substance use disorder, mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD.
Unresolved anger can be a trigger for relapse in addiction recovery.
Anger management programs and therapy can help individuals develop coping skills and regulate their emotions.
Do you need help working with your anger? Join my Anger Management Program
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Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.
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Cite this episode:
Gillian Tietz. How Multiple Cycle of Withdrawal Impacts the Brain (E187). Sober Powered Podcast. 2024
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