C7 Session 50 - Anger vs Rage

Anger is often misunderstood as rage. Anger is a controlled emotion that helps you to maintain boundaries and keep you safe. It also can be useful when a situation arises and you need to be assertive or aggressive. Like any other emotion, anger is necessary for your survival.  

Rage is a perverse way of being; having an unreasonable reaction despite the consequences, which sometimes leads to violence.  Rage can have negative consequences for yourself and others if not checked.

Key Questions

WHO have you seen get hurt when a person was in a rage?  

WHAT can bring up rage inside of you? Why?

WHERE are your thoughts when the rage is present?

WHY is it for your benefit to maintain control of all your emotions?

WHEN is an appropriate time when rage should be expressed?

HOW can you tell if you are being led by rage rather than logical thinking?

Self-Reflection Points

• Rage can be sneaky, it can sneak into another fairly innocent emotion and cause havoc in a person's life. 

• Anger can be taken out of their rightful place when trauma is introduced. You may be in survival or defense mode when there is no one attacking you. Now anger can quickly escalate into rage even when a situation may not call for such an extreme emotion. Most everyday situations don’t.

• If a situation comes up and logical thinking is not your first reaction you may be reacting from a survival or defense mode instead of responding to the actual situation. Yes, you just may be overreacting.

• How do you feel when you are around a person that has uncontrollable rage?  (DRAMA !!!! )

• How we experience or express anger can have a lot to do with our past. Being present with what is going on can help keep these emotions in check.

• If you feel you are unable to control your rage on your own, please do not hesitate to seek help from your healthcare professional.

• If you feel you are going to harm yourself or someone else, please do not hesitate to call 911 or the emergency number in your area or go to the nearest hospital.

Note: Rage can and must be addressed right away and as soon as possible by a mild-tempered trained and experienced professional. If you or someone you know is suffering from outbursts of uncontrolled fits of rage go to the nearest hospital and get a psychological evaluation or call 911 or the emergency number in your area. Don’t wait for something bad to happen.

 "He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls"  Proverbs 25:28 Holy Bible

"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger" Proverbs 15:1 Holy Bible

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