Tagged: “healthy anger”
How do I know if my anger is healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy anger is a response to injustice that is short-lived. Healthy anger basically is your way of saying, “What you did was unfair. I deserve better than that.” Unhealthy anger differs from this in: a) its intensity [There may be insults or a temper tantrum, for example.]; b) its duration [It can last for months or years.]; c) its effect on the one who is angry [This kind of anger can deplete energy and increase anxiety.]; d) its effect on the one who offended [It can lead to the other feeling inappropriately attacked.]; and e) its effect on others [The one with unhealthy anger can displace the anger onto unsuspecting other people.].
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You say that we should not have excessive or toxic anger. Is some anger ok to have as I forgive? If so, how do I know how much is too much?
The keys to distinguishing healthy and unhealthy anger are these:
1. Are you in control of that anger or is it controlling you (with a strong temper, for example, or making you and others miserable)? If you are in control, this is good.
2. Has the anger continued for weeks or longer? If so, it likely is unhealthy anger.
3. Are others giving you feedback that your anger is inappropriate? If this message comes from a reliable source, then it may be time to reflect on that anger possibly being unhealthy.
Learn more at What is Forgiveness?
