10 Tips for Coping with Anger

How Do You Release Anger?

Anger, that toxic emotion. You can't just ignore it. You'll feel better if you let it go. Our members share their hard-won methods for confronting and ultimately releasing anger.

Check out your best tips for coping with anger, and then share your own.

Articulate It

"I decided to get to the root of my anger, so I started writing journals. I would write down why I was angry and keep on writing until I felt some relief. It certainly took a lot of anger out of my life."

--Aligush

Let It Go

"In the end, it boils down to simply realizing that once the situation that sparked the anger is in the past, I truly have to let it go. That is where I rely on the training of my chosen spiritual path."

--Lapatosu

Scream!

"Take a rubber hose or foam bat and beat a punching bag or pillows. While doing it just scream. This is the best!!"

--Confusedtomuch

Don't Face It Alone

"I have been going to self-help mental-help group meetings for over a year now, and it has changed my life for the better."

--Ginny4GOD

Age-Old Remedy

"Chocolate helps a lot."

--female_Ids

Channel Your Energy

"I personally do a martial art, called Taekwondo, and it has been scientifically proven that when you sweat your brain releases endorphins, which are like the happy hormone and you get really happy."

--Hazel936

Give It Some Thought

"When I get angry, I seclude myself, sit in my beanbag chair and punch, pinch, bite, whatever, 'til I feel better. Then I relax in the chair and really give the matter a good think-over."

--freeindeed789

Reconnect With Nature

"I used to put on some really loud music and sing my lungs out 'til I was practically hoarse. I now go out and tend my garden, with great love. Being in connection with nature is a wonderful way to change your vibrations and release negativity while absorbing positivity."

--Dakotabarrett

Don't Let It Consume You

"Tai Chi and Yoga are very helpful to me. Also meditating on how to just let the anger go. Anger is a toxic substance, and will eat you alive."

--Sixtieschick

Forgive

"For me, anger and past pain go hand in hand. Holding on to anger is self-imprisonment. The key is forgiveness...not easy, but within it is freedom."

--dancer17