Veterans having anger and irritability?

Veterans that need to take an online anger and irritability classes  for court ordered requirement can get a 10% discount by putting in VET 12 as the coupon code. You can also take the free anger quiz…click here

Everyone has been angry at some point and even the most patient of people can get annoyed or irritated at times. Perhaps you’ve been in heavy traffic and become upset at other drivers. Or maybe you’ve gotten mad after someone broke their word or damaged your property. Being interrupted, or just the way someone did or said something, might have gotten on your nerves. Many people become angry or irritable in situations like these.

Anger is an emotion that can range from mild annoyance to intense rage. People may become angry when they feel threatened, harmed, or powerless. Some Veterans may feel anger because of a traumatic event in the past, such as combat, physical or sexual abuse, injury, or the loss of a buddy from their unit. Others may experience anger and irritability because of the stress of life events such as preparing for deployment, transitioning from service, changing jobs, retirement, or because of family or work disputes.

Slightly different from anger, irritability is having a general tendency to be easily annoyed or angry. People who often feel threatened or frustrated may feel angry all the time. The strain of daily anger may cause them to be irritable with others. Constant anger and irritability can be bad for a person’s health, resulting in problems such as high blood pressure, headaches, and ulcers, to name just a few. Sometimes, irritability causes people to lash out at others, which can put a strain on personal and work relationships.

For most Veterans, anger and irritability do not interfere with day-to-day life. However, if anger and irritability are affecting your work, relationships, or activities, or they seem to be happening all the time, it could be a sign of underlying issues that need to be addressed.

If I’m experiencing anger and irritability, what can I do about it right away?

“I had a short fuse. If you looked at me the wrong way I’d basically walk up to you and say, ‘You got an issue?’”

Remember, you can’t always control situations that make you angry and irritability, but you can choose your response. Some ways to help you better manage your anger include:

• Taking a time out—Walk away from the situation and give yourself time to calm down
• Practicing tools to keep from responding with anger—Take slow, deep breaths or count to ten
• Breaking the cycle of anger—Acknowledge your feelings and then remind yourself that it is not worth it to respond in an angry way
• Maintaining a regular sleep schedule—A good night’s sleep can help you handle situations during your day
• Exercising regularly—Physical activity can improve your mood and help you sleep better

Veterans that need to take an online anger management classes program for court ordered requirement can get a 10% discount by putting in VET 12 as the coupon code. You can also take the free anger quiz…click here

Everyone has been angry at some point and even the most patient of people can get annoyed or irritated at times. Perhaps you’ve been in heavy traffic and become upset at other drivers. Or maybe you’ve gotten mad after someone broke their word or damaged your property. Being interrupted, or just the way someone did or said something, might have gotten on your nerves. Many people become angry or irritable in situations like these.

Anger is an emotion that can range from mild annoyance to intense rage. People may become angry when they feel threatened, harmed, or powerless. Some Veterans may feel anger because of a traumatic event in the past, such as combat, physical or sexual abuse, injury, or the loss of a buddy from their unit. Others may experience anger because of the stress of life events such as preparing for deployment, transitioning from service, changing jobs, retirement, or because of family or work disputes.

Slightly different from anger, irritability is having a general tendency to be easily annoyed or angry. People who often feel threatened or frustrated may feel angry all the time. The strain of daily anger may cause them to be irritable with others. Constant anger and irritability can be bad for a person’s health, resulting in problems such as high blood pressure, headaches, and ulcers, to name just a few. Sometimes, irritability causes people to lash out at others, which can put a strain on personal and work relationships.

For most Veterans, anger and irritability do not interfere with day-to-day life. However, if anger and irritability are affecting your work, relationships, or activities, or they seem to be happening all the time, it could be a sign of underlying issues that need to be addressed.

If I’m experiencing anger or irritability, what can I do about it right away?

“I had a short fuse. If you looked at me the wrong way I’d basically walk up to you and say, ‘You got an issue?’”

Remember, you can’t always control situations that make you angry, but you can choose your response. Some ways to help you better manage your anger include:

• Taking a time out—Walk away from the situation and give yourself time to calm down
• Practicing tools to keep from responding with anger—Take slow, deep breaths or count to ten
• Breaking the cycle of anger—Acknowledge your feelings and then remind yourself that it is not worth it to respond in an angry way
• Maintaining a regular sleep schedule—A good night’s sleep can help you handle situations during your day
• Exercising regularly—Physical activity can improve your mood and help you sleep better