Don't Let Anger Harm You. Or Others.
On losing our composure, it happens quite naturally that we blow things out of proportion and say things which can hurt our near ones. This will not only spoil your mood but also make you incapable of performing your daily tasks. So, in order to have control over yourself again and avoid hurting people around, here are the few things you should never do when losing your temper. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Never Sleep Over it
Just like your worries and troubles, you should never take your anger to bed. A study showed that sleep enhances memories especially emotional ones and if you sleep angry, your negative emotions will be reinforced. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Never Drive
Driving while you are angry is a big no no. Many studies have shown that driving in anger puts one at a higher risk of having an accident. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Don’t Vent out the Anger
If you thought venting out anger makes you feel better, here is a reality check for you. Studies have shown that people who hit a pillow in anger became angrier and were more likely to behave aggressively in the future too. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Don’t Eat
Many people when angry reach for high fat and sugary foods. This can have adverse effects on your health later. When you are angry, the body attains a state of emotions in which the digestion becomes weak. This may lead to diarrhea or constipation. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Stop Arguing
While you are angry, most of the times you will end up saying things which you will regret later. Therefore, to save yourself from that you must end the argument and sort out things once you have again attained your composure. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Avoid Social Networking Sites to Display your Anger
When you are angry, you should never express your anger on social networking sites. Things will be sorted between you and the person you had a fight with but once you have displayed your emotions publically, you can’t take them back. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Don’t Write E-Mails
Try holding your emotions to yourself. Writing an e-mail to vent out your anger will be a cause of regret for you in future. Image courtesy: Getty Images
Don’t Consume Alcohol
Having alcohol when you are angry can fume you further. It happens because alcohol removes the impulse control of your brain. Image courtesy: Getty Images
You Shouldn’t Ignore the Blood Pressure
Anger increases the risk of a heart attack or a stroke in 2 hours after the outburst. If you are a high blood pressure patient, you must check your blood pressure level when you are angry in order to avoid any complications. Image courtesy: Getty Images
