The Stress Emotions ：Anger and .ppt

The Stress Emotions: Anger and Fear Chapter 5 “To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” —Nelson Mandela Anger and Fear There are two emotions specifically associated with the stress response: anger fear Anger produces the urge to fight. Fear promotes the urge to run and hide. The Anatomy of Anger The Colors (Manifestations) of Anger Impatience Rage Hostility Prejudice Sarcasm Cynicism Jealousy Envy Guilt Frustration Resentment Fear Others? The Anatomy of Anger Freud considered anger as the “Rage Reflex” Physiological responses to anger vs. fear Anger is an energizing emotion, fear is an energy-draining emotion Every anger episode is the result of unmet expectations The average person feels anger about 15-20 times per day Gender Differences Both men and women feel anger the same way Culturally, men are allowed to express it (within reason) Culturally, women are not allowed to express it Correcting the Myth of Catharsis Not all venting of anger is good or healthy! Cast anger in the right direction Expression must offer a sense of self-control Expression must not antagonize others Expression of anger must be understood by others Four Mismanaged Anger Styles (unresolved anger becomes a control issue) The Somatizer The Self-punisher The Exploder The Underhander All of these are inappropriate behaviors Everyone exhibits some of these behaviors, but typically one is more dominant in our personality Which is your most dominant mismanaged anger style? The Somatizer (Repressed anger manifested in the body) Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) Migraines Rheumatoid arthritis Hypertension Liver problems Many women (but not all) tend to be somatizers The Self-Punisher (Guilt-produced obsessive behaviors) Excessive eating Excessive sleeping Excessive exercise Shop