Being in a bad mood is normal, trust me. Being a teenager, your hormones are bound to mess with your mood. But what if all you seem to feel is one mood; pure anger? Not just a little bit, but completely and utterly enraged. That could be a red flag your mental health is off.
Feeling anger like this is a dangerous game when it comes to yourself and others because it may push your past your limits without you feeling any remorse or thinking a second thought about it.
This is where the line crosses between being in a bad mood and being abnormally angry:
A. It’s all the time. You find yourself pissed off at every little thing, no matter what it is. Your mom could be talking your head off so you scream at her. The fast-food joint got your order wrong so you storm back inside and cause a scene demanding they make it new and for free. You do something wrong yourself and start smashing things in your bedroom; This all in one day; Everyday.
B. Violence. Whether it be you smashing your own belongings or others, you feel the need to do it. Or worse, you hurt the person. Punching, kicking, pushing, fighting, etc. are all very dangerous. Sure, it happens here and there, but if you feel the constant need to hurt someone physically, that’s a big red flag.
C. Bad Thoughts. Your inner anger could be dangerous too. You can find yourself constantly thinking angry thoughts about hurting someone or smashing something. You just have so much anger built up you’re pretty much screaming at someone inside your head, when in reality they’re just sitting there minding their own business or simply talking to you or someone else or something of the sorts.
What you can do:
If you’re thinking angry thoughts and realize it, maybe try and do something constructive to get your mind off the negative and angry things and more on whatever you’re doing. Maybe go for a run or draw or binge watch your favorite Netflix series. Anything calming is amazing at keeping you and your mind at ease!
If you really need to blow off some steam, try doing something to tire yourself out such as working out or going for an intense run. But make sure not to overdo it as you could seriously injure yourself. If you tend to get angry a lot, think about joining a sport that could get your anger out daily such as football or lacrosse.
Getting yourself to enter a positive state-of-mind will hopefully help you train yourself to act and react calmly in situations that would usually trigger you to become angry.
PSA: Self-diagnosis is never the answer, however knowing warning signs is important in the beginning steps to seeking professional or even self-help; whatever you yourself are comfortable with. Not every solution works for every situation and for every individual, as circumstances are different for everybody.
A word from the editor: Remember to stay calm and breathe, remember a bad day isn’t forever. That’s why it’s called a bad day, not a bad life. No life is bad, you just have to make the best out of every bad situation. Trust me, we’ve all been there. ❤
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