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Feeling Angry

feelings, bullying, drink and drugs, harming yourself

Feeling angry is normal and can help you realise that something is wrong. But sometimes you may feel angry when there is no obvious reason or feel your anger is out of control.

What happens when you get angry?

Some feelings are hard to cope with, and anger is one of them. When you are angry you might do things you later wish you hadn’t, for example:

• Hurting other people
• Shouting
• Breaking things
• Drinking or using drugs
• Harming yourself

What can I do when I feel angry?

Here are some really simple things you can do to help when you feel angry:

• Take a deep breath and count to 10
• Go to a different room from the person you are angry with until you calm down
• Try punching a pillow or cushion
• Do some exercise, dance, play football, go for a run or a walk
• Have a bath
• Read a book
• Listen to loud music
• When you feel calm, talk to someone about your anger

Who can I talk to?

If you are struggling with anger it is important to talk to someone you can trust, like a family member, a friend or someone at school or college. You can also talk to a Talksafe Counsellor or Peer Mentor.

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