Mental Health Monday: How to manage anger

This is our weekly mental health blog in which we encourage people to speak out about mental health. Dragon Ghostwriters are mental health advocates and we try to do our bit to dispel the stigma surrounding mental illness.

This week, we are focusing on anger and why it is commonly exhibited in people who are depressed.

Here is an excerpt from Natalie's book Write Through Depression in which she discusses how depression can manifest as anger and what you can do about it.

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Changing destructive habits

“The quickest path to self-destruction is to push away the people you love.”

Cassia Leo, Pieces of You

Anger

Depression can often manifest as anger. Up until a few years ago my depression displayed itself as sadness, irritability and lethargy. While these still remain, three years ago I also began to become very angry. If something bothered me my temper was quick and I would scream and shout. It's much better now and I attribute that to the people I surround myself with. Three years ago I had relationships with people who where very volitile, but I removed them from my life in 2018.

I still feel anger building up now on occasion, and I will admit I take it out on the people closest to me. I feel like shit after, especially if I've screamed at the kids for something silly, but it's much more controlled now and I can manage it better.

Most anger stems from frustration and not being able to control a situation. Help is available to manage your anger and find more suitable ways to express your emotions.

Write Through Depression is available on Amazon now.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Natalie-Roberts/e/B01MCXMS83?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1573319961&sr=8-1