Anger often masks feelings of incredible pain and its release can provide a temporary feeling of satisfaction only to increase the underlying pain later. The good news is that “uncontrolled” anger in the form that most people experience is the product of learning and can, therefore, be unlearned.
But unless “uncontrolled” anger is managed it takes its toll by increasing blood pressure and the threat of cardiovascular disease. "Uncontrolled" anger creates less satisfactory interpersonal relationships and increased feelings of loneliness and isolation. Understanding the costs and the reasons why people continue using anger even as it destroys both body and relationships is the first step towards managing anger. FCS can provide a way to understand, monitor and focus anger productively. Through relaxation, identifying triggers, working on thinking errors (thought distortions), and developing an assertive instead of an aggressive or passive style of communication, you can create coping thoughts and prevent yourself from having “uncontrollable” angry outbursts.
