Topic Tuesday// Me Or My Anger- Who's In Charge?// Tuesday 29th August 2023 5:30-7PM AEST

[TideisTurning]

That sounds intense @Bow! It's totally understandable anger has come to develop that scary and negative connotation for you, and something that feels a bit too confronting and unsafe to go near. I'm not sure if some of Sasha's answers earlier in the chat might help give you a few other tools to help you navigate anger when it might come up 😊 

[Shaz51]

@SunnyFlower ,  I had kept quiet so Mr shaz could go through the moment 

And then the mental health team rang and talked to him and we have a appointment on this Friday 

[SunnyFlower]

@Bow I appreciate your sincerity and vulnerability! Thank you for sharing!

Anger is indeed a scary emotion. However, you can learn to practise safe expressions of it and channeling it into something productive and beautiful! We have covered a few healthy strategies here earlier in the evening - have a look when you can. Take care! 🌻

[Patches59]

Thanks @SunnyFlower @amber22 @TideisTurning  for tonight

My early to teen years involved my dad always being angry.

my escape areas for short periods of time was nearby park, school ground or the bay.  Gave me some time away from ‘heated house’

[Shaz51]

The last few days have been soo hard @TideisTurning , @SunnyFlower , @amber22 

[amber22]

Aww I am so sorry the last few days have been challenging, make sure to have a cuppa if you can xx @Shaz51 

[amber22]

Thank you for coming along! You can always read back on the conversation as a resource as well anytime you need @Patches59 

I get that, having a safe space is good, especially if things were heated at home at times. I'm glad you were able to go somewhere for a bit to get away from it. Sometimes that is really what you need, to remove yourself from it.

[Shaz51]

Lots of coffee ☕️ and wine 🍷 

@amber22 , @TideisTurning , @SunnyFlower , until 3am this morning,  ohh boy 

[SunnyFlower]

Thank you all for coming and sharing your stories! 

Please find some resources for your information, I hope that helps!

Managing anger | MensLine Australia

Anger - how it affects people - Better Health Channel

Self-Compassion

Please take care and remember that it is OK to not always be OK!

You are not alone! We are here for you!

🌻

[SunnyFlower]

@Shaz51 Hang in there! We all have good days and bad days! 

Take care and practise some self-care! I hope the appointment on Friday is helpful!