How can I control my temper better?

Question

I am generally a nice guy but have a hair trigger temper. One of of biggest problems is driving (road rage). The other day a guy smarted off and I got out of the car and engaged in a fist fight. This was the second time, but I've come close other times. I've also had one bar fight and have had shouting matches with people in public and stores. I hate someone getting smart with me. How can I control myself better?

Answer 1

If you've engaged in road rage in more than one instance, perhaps counseling maybe a direction to go. Since anger and rage are two different things. Anger is controllable. I have a short temper as well and I just let it go, it's something that you need to learn to control. Bar fights and shouting matches aren't a problem in my eyes, their simple disputes, it's the road rage that can become dangerous and sometimes lethal to not only you but others around you. Just forget it when someone makes you mad, it's not worth it. thats what i tell myself.  

Answer 2

I know exactly what you mean, im the same. I blank out a bit too and dont think. what i try sometimes is just think and TRY and remain calm inside, i know how hard that is tho or switch your self off to other smart arss*s. What i did to have less of a temper around people is i started Muay Thai aka Thai boxing and that really made me allot more 'calm' so maybe you should start looking into some kind of martial arts so you can express your temper in the gym in a diffrent way. Hope this info has helped :) !  

Answer 3

meditate

Answer 4

squishy ball/...