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Scores Range
From 15 to 60.
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The higher your
score the more likely that you have a problem controlling
your anger. Remember, at the root
of all anger
are feelings of fear and hurt. Figuring out what your
deepest feelings are will help you take control of your
anger and begin to change deleterious behaviors.
- A Score between 15 and 25 indicates that you do
not have much difficulty communicating and reacting to stress
in positive, or productive ways. Either that or you are
unable to be honest with yourself in this regard, and your
score is meaningless.
- A Score of 26 to 36 indicates that although you
consider yourself to be a nonviolent person, you sometimes
struggle to overpower your urge to yell or behave inappropriately
in some situations. It is important to remember that acting
on your anger is a choice and that you are capable
of choosing to behave in a way that is not offensive
or problematic. At those times when you just can't seem
to master your feelings in a mature way, (and we all have
them) you might try stepping away from the situation momentarily,
and taking a time out. This will allow you to rethink
the consequences of your actions and consider your desired
outcome. After doing so, your ability to behave in a productive
and mature way will be much easier.
- A Score of 37 to 48 indicates that your temper
often has free reign, especially when you're tired or not
feeling well. At these times everything seems bigger than
it really is and your ability to think of anger-free solutions
is very difficult if not impossible. Unfortunately those
around you, and those you love the most, suffer because
of your often unpredictable nature. Some friends may refer
to you as Dr. Jekel and Mr. Hyde because when you're not
angry you are a pretty enjoyable person to be around. Before
you ruin your reputation or loving relationships (or to
begin to repair already done damage) it is important that
you recognize that it is your anger that has caused many
or most of the problems in your relationships. Then you
must understand that ANGER IS A CHOICE, and that
you can choose not to react angrily. Easier said
than done? Yes. But you are capable of doing difficult things!
First begin by practicing taking time outs when you begin
feeling as if a confrontation is in the air. Remove yourself
from the situation and go for a walk or do some light exercise.
Think about the situation and try to figure out why you
have let other people to get to you. After all, they
cannot make you feel angry. You choose to
feel angry. Determine what your first feelings of irritation
were and when they first began. Figure out what it is in
your nature that makes it OK to take things so personally
that you then feel angry. When you are calm, try talking
with the person again, this time with a cool head. Stay
rational, levelheaded and be willing to take responsibility
your your part in the problem. Be willing to apologize even
when you don't know exactly what you did. Accept the fact
that only you can make you feel anger. Take your power back
and choose to feel productive, forgiving, feelings as the
two of you discuss things. Always remember to use "I
messages" instead of pointing fingers. Do this and
it will seem as if magic has happened. Honest!
- A Score of 49 to 60 indicates that acting out angrily
is a major habit that was probably learned in childhood
from people who were also masters at anger. Most likely
you have already seen the damage that being volatile all
the time can do to a relationship. Perhaps you have even
been in trouble with the law because of your angry reactions
to situations. Your life will never be fulfilling until
you learn to control your anger. Think about taking an anger
management class or a violence prevention course at a clinic,
or at an adult-education provider in your area. Being angry
all the time is like a disabling disease that eats away
at your relationships and your self-esteem until life feels
worthless and bleak. Just as you can learn to control your
anger, you can also come to understand that life is a happy
experience. Take control of your life and get help.
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