Anger

Why might we feel angry?

There may be many reasons why we might feel angry – it can be very individual how we respond to whatever is happening in our lives but here are some common reasons:

• seeing other family members arguing or being angry with each other
• abuse of any form
• financial/money worries
• worrying about the future
• friendship/relationship problems
• being bullied
• struggling with schoolwork or exams
• feeling very stressed, anxious or fearful about something
• coping with hormone changes during puberty/growing up and working out where you fit in your world

So what can we do about it?

Getting in touch and recognising our different emotions can be a great first step – for example you could look at doing the Decider Skills Course – this is about helping us to understand our emotions, develop emotional regulation and learn healthier coping strategies

More information on decider skills