Of course you are and I will fight anybody who says otherwise.
One thing I've learned from my temper tantrums is that Americans have got it wrong about God. When an American blasphemes he says, "Jesus H. Christ." When I became angry I learned that his second initial was not 'H' but 'F'. >:-/
Most of the time I just internalize it temporarily and then vent it through hobbies or projects I have going. If it's the rage type I tend to swear a bit while I hit a heavy bag or go for a long quiet hike.
I need to do something very physical, work or a chore is best...preferably something that requires an ax or a BFH.
This post was edited by Bozette at March 2, 2017 12:21 PM MST
Aww. Thank you Hun. A good thought always helps. I have been talking to a friend or two. This far it hasn't calmed me down. I've even been away to see if I could walk it out. Oomph.
As a child, I learned that it was not generally a good idea to let my mother know what I liked or disliked because she would wind up using that against me.
So, while I feel anger just like everyone else, I discovered very early in life that I could feel it, externalize it, and yet not have it especially obvious to others unless you were really observant..
So it depends on the level of anger I'm feeling and the amount of pain or umbrage felt.
Sh*t or damn or f**k for physical stuff like "barking my knuckles" when the wrench slips. (I have consciously and purposely eliminated God's name and its derivatives from my repertoire.)
A raised voice with an intolerant tone when among family. (They don't get scared, they just know we're not going any further down the current road we are traveling.)
And if I have some left over beef ribs in the fridge from a previous dinner, I have been know to attack them viciously. (eating your anger?)
My anger tends to be short lived.
This post was edited by tom jackson at March 2, 2017 1:00 PM MST
Well, I don't get angry often....but when I do I scream into a pillow and then beat the pillow up. When I was young I did break things, but it became too expensive...lol I'm more mellow now. :-)
Zack 