How do I manage my anger?
I am so angry. I feel like the arguments with my parents have caused me so much anxiety and stress, and I don't know what to do. I want to sit down with a psychologist, but I cannot afford one, nor do I have my own health insurance. I can feel myself starting to get violent. I throw things of value when I start to get mad. I have punched holes in my wall. I can feel my aggression getting worse.
Anger Management
<p>I'm sorry you have so many arguments with your parents. &nbsp;Ideally parents are people who tolerate that their kids are people with their own unique characteristics.</p><p>Everyone likes feeling loved by their parent. &nbsp; Do you feel loved even though you and them have clashes?</p><p>Anger is a symptom of a problem.</p><p>The real question is knowing what feels like its being hurt inside of you.</p><p>I agree with your idea of talking with a psychologist or some other type of licensed professional therapist.</p><p>See if your area has a family service agency in it. &nbsp;Generally the non-profit sectors offer sliding scale fees, and if you qualify, your cost per session would be financially comfortable for you.</p><p>One possibility is to tell your parents that you'd like starting therapy because of feeling so much stress from the family arguing.</p><p>They may very well be surprised to learn of your maturity in assessing your level of stress and be willing to make a positive contribution to this by offering to authorize therapy through their health insurance.&nbsp;</p><p>They may even decide on family counseling so all of you work together to relate in more loving ways.</p><p>Last, if you aren't ready to speak with your parents about wanting counseling, think about speaking to your school guidance counselor. &nbsp;This person may have some recommendations for your specific geographic location.</p>