Anger

“The angry man is aiming at what he can attain, and the belief that you will attain your aim is pleasant.” —Aristotle Anger has a negative reputation when compared to positive emotions ... Read More

Do you have a grievance you think about more than the positive things in your life? If so, do you think the same, repetitive thoughts about it? Do you seek out people who will listen to ... Read More

We all experience love in one form or another. We all experience hurt and pain. It’s part of the human condition. Likewise, people can be insensitive sometimes. They say or do things ... Read More

Shakyamuni (also known as Siddhartha Gautama) said, “Do not return anger with anger; instead, control your emotions. That is what is meant by diligence.” As you may have painfully ... Read More

One of the most common types of questions I get as a therapist pertains to people wanting to know if they are “normal” in some way. Here’s an exchange I had with a person in therapy ... Read More

“Most of our troubles are due to our passionate desire for and attachment to things that we misapprehend as enduring entities.” —Dalai Lama Attachment is inherent to our nature, ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, I figured it was time to write in with this question since I just got out of my car shaking with anger for the third time this week. I’m not sure whether my ... Read More

Envy doesn’t get talked about much these days. I’m not sure why. Maybe because in these times of personal empowerment, everyone is supposed to be pursuing personal bests and following ... Read More

Some people say they do not want to come out of therapy blaming their parents for everything. After all, their parents did the best they could at the time, especially with what they were ... Read More

Anger is a misunderstood emotion. Some people believe they’re not supposed to get angry. They think they should go to therapy to get rid of it. Often, a partner or parent has told them ... Read More

Healthy anger requires self-awareness, open communication, and the ability to self-soothe. When you can clearly describe your thoughts and feelings, be open to alternative perspectives, ... Read More

Several minutes after I had asked my husband to skip the gym so we could go straight to a “Fall Fun Festival,” I could tell something wasn’t right. His answers to my questions were ... Read More