Joel Abramowitz | Therapy, Social Work, Anger Management in Springfield, Illinois

Often I am asked, “Is anger a helpful emotion?” The answer is that it “depends.” Anger can be helpful if it motivates us to make positive changes in our lives such as leaving a job that we do not enjoy or end a relationship in which is destructive. So, trying to avoid or deny anger may actually be counterproductive. “Stuffing ones anger” can lead to depression or explosiveness. If you stuff your anger eventually you may explode like a volcano and say or do things you may regret. It is important to be aware of your anger and put it …