How do you express anger in a healthy way when you are a stay at home mom?

Question

How do you express anger in a healthy way when you are a stay at home mom?

Answer 1

Step1Recognize that anger is a valid emotion and is necessary for survival. Anger has the capacity to wake you up to things that need to change and to help you take the first steps towards changing your situation.

Step2Identify what is making you angry. Displacement is a common reaction to anger. Rather than expressing anger towards who or what is actually making you angry, you may become irritated with your spouse or children, friends or colleagues, minor inconveniences or even yourself. If you find yourself being generally angry, trace back your anger to it origin.

Step3Practice relaxation techniques. Anger can be an overwhelming emotion because it is so physical--your heart and mind may race, your muscles can tense and you may feel sick. Focus on relaxing your body and mind to help look at the situation more objectively.

Step4Be assertive as you express anger rather than being aggressive or physical. Clearly and firmly discuss why you are angry with the person who has caused your anger, emphasizing your needs. If she tries to argue, do not engage in the argument. Just come back to your own needs.

Step5Express your anger safely if you need to be physical. Sometimes a physical expression of anger can be helpful. If you need to, hit a cushion or throw a pillow rather than lashing out at yourself, another person or an animal.

Step6Use anger to fuel constructive or creative activity. If expressing your anger did not diminish it, seek a physical activity to direct it towards. Dance, exercise and drumming are three ways you can work off the extra energy of anger. Projects that you find personally rewarding can also help you deal with anger.

Answer 2

pray a lot thats what I do!!

Answer 3

hey not to break the rules  

Answer 4

take anger classes, pray, count to 10, take a walk, listen to some of you favorite happy music, keep your mouth shut, cry.

Answer 5

What are you expressing anger about relationships, children,finances,get a grip on your anger,and what angers you,then you can control it can you talk to someone,preacher,friend,crying,helping others always worked for me.

Answer 6

Don't express it, work it out and try to understand where it is coming from. If you express it, your kids will think they did something wrong when in fact they are just being kids. Don't put a guilt trip on them. It will only make things worse. You will stay angry and your kids will be "off the all anxious" as they don't understand what is going on with you. You need to treat your kids with respect and that means being honest with them about your feelings. Maybe even appologizing for not being a "happy mommy."

Many moms are angry. It's not an easy job to be "up" for everyone all the time. But believe me you will make your life and job a lot easier if you start finding out why you are angry and then start doing something about it without taking your frustration out on your family.  Perhaps someone is abusing you and you feel helpless and hopeless.