You live in India where – the roads are bad, the traffic is worse, the power cuts in summer are frequent and of course the gundas and the politicians are a class by themselves. Just reading that sentence must have you nodding and possibly a little angry right? Imagine how you react when you are faced with all of the above and many other scenarios and people – irritation and maybe even full-fledged anger!

Reports indicate that low to moderate levels of anger are ok but explosive anger can definitely lead to long time problems. Remember the ‘Fight or Flight’ stress hormone from your childhood textbooks? Well uncontrolled anger triggers the ‘Fight’ hormone causing your heart to beat faster and your arteries to constrict, leading in the long run to – Hypertension as a condition.

If all this sounds like you, than we suggest that this World Hypertension Day, you take some time off and go check on your blood pressure numbers.  We have 5 quick tips to help you stave off the anger:

1. Take a break: Take a deep breath, count till 10 or step away from the problem.

 

2. Think first, react later: Give yourself time to think things over and if getting angry about the situation is really worth it.

3. Exercise regularly: All categories of physical activity – moderate to extreme – can offer a channel for your emotions, particularly when you’re about to explode.

 

4. Talk through the problem: Express your frustration in a non-confrontational manner with the person or persons involved.

 

5. Look for solutions: Analyze the situation and see how you can prevent it from happening again or what the solution to the problem is.

 

All said and done, always remember that you are not in it alone. There are many like you out there and there are professionals who can help you deal with the anger and its management so that you do not end up with a dangerous condition such as hypertension.

 

References:

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/features/rein-in-rage-anger-heart-disease#2

http://www.resperate.com/11-steps-to-outsmarting-anger-better-blood-pressure-management

http://www.hindustantimes.com/fitness/world-hypertension-day-keep-your-blood-pressure-under-check-we-tell-you-how/story-0PxWMBX5JJFMWa4Lk2OP7I.html