Anger and Trauma: How They Work Together and Shape Our Lives

Struggling with PTSD and ready to FULLY recover? Join my recovery program here (costs less than a single therapy session): https://www.skool.com/brokentounbreakable   Today we talk about ANGER, why it happens, and how to stop it. Please support this podcast by checking out the links below:   PODCAST INFO: – Podcast Website: https://www.overcomingptsd.com/ – Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-overcoming-ptsd-podcast/id1444342036 – Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rQm0kZjQukx9nKAd2KcQH?si=8e9SjnuIQdG45Skmzn48Iw – RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/overcomingptsd/feed.xml   FOLLOW & CONNECT: – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KayleenWright?sub_confirmation=1 – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OvercomingPTSD/   OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.   (3:03) A surprising definition of anger (6:28) Brad's embarrassing story (13:48) Why anger is just a symptom of deeper pain (17:23) The real meaning behind anger (21:10) Is anger a choice? (27:45) Your emotions are your problem (30:45) The link between anger and blame (41:53) Can blaming others help you cope? (45:03) Can anger exist without blame?  (51:44) Why blaming yourself is a sign of victimhood (54:54) Self penance (58:21) The connection between anger and guilt (1:04:01) How to become aware when you're angry (1:07:28) A simple technique to prevent angry outbursts