Hello, question asker! My name is Evan, and I'm so happy you reached out.
I'm so happy to answer your question!
From what the questioner has shared, it seems that their mother may be someone who is emotionally detached or rejecting. This can happen when parents don't pay enough attention to their children's emotional needs, or they don't share their emotions with them. It's also common for parents who are like this to scold or lecture their children.
It might be helpful for the questioner to observe whether their mother is this type of parent.
Of course, the influence of the original family on the questioner is only one aspect, and the questioner's own personality is also an aspect. From the questioner's description, it can be seen that the questioner's personality is also introverted, and they are not good at expressing themselves. This can make it really tough for them to know how to release their emotions when they're feeling them, which can cause internal conflict and, in severe cases, even depression.
We all get angry sometimes, and it can be really tough to let it go. But there are ways you can release that anger and avoid letting it get to you. Here are some simple suggestions for you:
It's so important to understand anger.
If you're the kind of person who often gets affected by the anger of others and often holds anger in your heart, you might feel like you've suffered more than the friend who released their anger.
If these emotions aren't resolved in a timely manner, carrying anger for too long can impact your emotional, psychological, spiritual, and even physical health.
In traditional Chinese medicine, anger can really harm the liver. And in Western medicine, anger can also cause high blood pressure or other problems in the circulatory system.
It can be really helpful to try to find the source of your anger.
It's totally normal to get affected and angry when someone else tells you about something that makes you unhappy or angry. We all have different things that make us feel this way! What makes you angry? Once you've identified what you've lost or the underlying problem, you can start to face it and release it.
Let's say a friend tells you that her boyfriend has cheated on her. She's really upset, and you can't help but feel furious too after listening to her. What are you angry about?
You empathize with your friend and feel that women are not treated with the respect and love they deserve. It's a sense of injustice, right? This requires the questioner to slowly become aware of the source of their anger.
It's okay to grieve, sweetheart.
It's so common for people to use anger as a way of covering up their own pain. When we're little, if our parents don't respond to our emotions, it can really hurt us. When you're by yourself, it's okay to take off this mask and let yourself feel the pain or loss you've experienced. You're not weak for doing this.
It's so important to remember that just because many people mistakenly believe that being sad means being weak, it doesn't mean that it is. Denying your own sadness is not a sign of strength. When something upsetting happens to the poster, it is completely pointless to deny how much pain it causes.
Pain doesn't just disappear just because you don't want to think about it. If you try to ignore it, it can actually make the pain last longer.
Instead of saying, "I'm angry," try saying, "I'm sad." You'll find that your sadness will help you feel better in the long run.
Let's try replacing resentment with compassion.
The hurt caused by your mother has had a big impact on you, and it's something you've carried with you into adulthood. It's natural to feel resentment towards your mother, but it's important to remember that she may have experienced similar treatment during her own childhood. She may have only brought up these issues now because she's forming her own family.
If she hadn't been hurt in some way, the mother would not have treated the questioner in that way. It's more likely that the mother's education, which came from her own family of origin, was passed on to the questioner.
It's also true that when a friend is angry, it can rub off on you. It's like negative emotions spread like diseases! If you catch someone else's negative emotions, it's probably because they've caught them from someone else before.
It's so important to try to understand them.
It's so important to understand why your mother treated you this way, why you are angry, and why others treated you this way. This doesn't mean that you have to condone, respect, or forgive the inappropriate behavior that made you angry.
So, when we say "understanding," we simply mean making a conscious choice to let go of the desire for vengeance and hatred towards those who have hurt you. It's important to note that understanding and forgiveness are not one and the same.
When you understand why mothers do the things they do, you can see that they're trying to purify their anger and resentment. They may even be more pitiful than you are! When you understand their behavior and the motives behind it, you can achieve a higher level of spiritual and mental health, reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure, and bring you fewer symptoms of depression.
Try to find the bright side, my friend.
We all have to face a lot of challenges in life, but it's so important to look for the good in every situation. Even if something is making you angry, there are often some positive aspects or unexpected benefits to be found.
Find this side and hold onto it, my friend. It will help you cope with anger.
It can be really helpful to think about whether the pain you've experienced has helped you grow in any way. If not, it can be good to consider whether it has led you down a new path that you might not have experienced before. It's always worth thinking about the positive side of things!
If you're having trouble finding the bright side to a situation that's made you feel down, try looking at the good things in your life or things you're grateful for.
It would be really helpful for you to keep a diary.
It's a great idea to write your own personal emotional diary. This can be really helpful for you in recognising yourself and letting off steam.
It's time to write down all those emotions you felt as a child and all those you're feeling now. Hide your diary in a place only you know about. Keeping a diary is a great way to help you recognize your needs, let go of your emotions, and avoid any serious emotional problems.
It's so important to understand what's making you angry. Is there anyone else who'd like you to express your anger?
How are you feeling now, my dear? How is your body reacting?
How did the questioner handle these feelings? How long did it take for them to calm down?
Write these questions in your own diary too, and don't show them to anyone. You can read them out loud in a closed environment. When the subject is ready to let go of these emotions and is no longer so angry, they can take out the diary and destroy it.
It's okay to yell!
We all get angry sometimes. It's only natural. But when you're feeling that urge to scream, try burying your face in a pillow instead.
Yelling is a great way to let out all that pent-up anger! It's a natural way to release physical and psychological stress.
If you're shouting inside your pillow, try to avoid disturbing your neighbors.
Hey there! We know you're going through a rough patch, and we're here to help. Find a "tree hole" and let it all out!
There are lots of other "tree hole" websites on the Internet that let folks vent their emotions and grievances. You can even find a real tree hole to pour out your negative emotions, like unhappiness or anger, into!
This approach is designed to help you release your emotions so that they don't stay pent up inside, which could cause a relapse of depression.
Exercise is a great way to let out all that pent-up energy!
Just like shouting, exercise is a great way to let out your anger physically. If you don't feel like exercising, no problem! You can start small, like going for more walks.
If there's a particular type of exercise you love, it can be a great way to let go of negative emotions.
In any case, remember to love yourself and take care of yourself. If the friends around you always bring you down, you can distance yourself from them appropriately. As the saying goes, "Those who associate with reds will become red, and those who associate with blacks will become black." Spending time with positive people and being exposed to the optimism and positivity they display will help you bring a positive attitude back into your life.
With time, you can even start developing some lovely, positive thoughts to replace that anger. Just remember!
You can decide what kind of life you want, and I'm here to help you do just that!
I really hope my answer helps the person who asked the question.
Comments
I totally get how you feel. It's frustrating when someone vents to you and you end up feeling their anger plus your own. It's like carrying a heavy burden that just keeps getting heavier. Sometimes I wonder if it's possible to be supportive without taking on their emotions as my own. Learning to set boundaries might help, but it's definitely not easy.
It sounds like you've been holding onto a lot of anger for a long time. The way you were treated as a child really shaped how you deal with emotions now. I can see why you'd hesitate to express anger after such experiences. Maybe finding a healthy outlet, like writing or talking to a therapist, could help release some of that builtup frustration without harming anyone.
Your story is so relatable. Feeling powerless against someone else's anger, especially from childhood, can leave deep scars. That boy in fourth grade must have made school unbearable for you. It's sad how unresolved past issues can affect us today. Perhaps acknowledging these feelings and seeking professional guidance could provide some relief and coping strategies.
The anger you're bottling up seems to stem from very personal and painful experiences. It's understandable that you'd struggle with expressing it, given what you've gone through. Learning to manage and express anger constructively might take time and effort, but it could be worth exploring ways to heal, maybe even through therapy or support groups.