If you are someone who often feels angry, irritable, or frustrated much of the time, you're not alone. There are many reasons why you may vibrate at a higher frequency than other people. For example, if you experienced childhood trauma, it is possible that your nervous system becomes dysregulated more easily than someone who did not experience trauma during their developmental years. You may be quick to lose your temper, feel annoyed at minor inconveniences and even lash out at others. Of course, there are other vulnerability factors that may be contributing to such a state like increased stress, sleep disturbances, relationship difficulties, and other mental health concerns.
Part of our work together will be identifying potential causes and contributions to your current anger problem. This will help inform your treatment plan and provide direction as to which skills and resources will be the most helpful for you. A different treatment plan may be warranted, for example, for one who struggles with anxiety or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) versus one who was neglected or abused as a child. Regardless of the cause, the goal will be to increase self-awareness, identify your triggers, develop healthier ways of coping and managing anger cues and lastly, to learn skills so you can return to a state of calm more easily.
