ARE YOU A CANDIDATE?
1.
Are you easily irritated?
2.
Ever been told you are an angry person?
3.
Do you stuff your anger?...then later "blow up"?
4.
Do you take your anger out on yourself through self-injurious behavior?
5.
Are you unable to "let go of" your anger but let it build up for years?
6.
Do you destroy property when you are upset?
7.
Do you scream and yell at people whom you see as weaker than yourself?
8.
Are you ever acting out with rage? That is: Can't hurt enough, blackout, don't care?
9.
Are you swearing more than ever especially using the "four letter" words?
10.
Do you engage in physical fights?
11.
Are you passive aggressive? For example, do you:
a. Sulk when you're angry.
b. Give others the silent treatment.
c. Become sarcastic.
d. Set others up for failure or disappointment?
e. Diminish others?
f. Gossip and malign others?
12.
Are you angry because of physical or mental health & addiction to problems?
13.
Do you usually see others as being unfair to you?
14.
Do you ruminate over injustices and want to get even?
15.
When things seem to get out of control do you get out of control?
16.
Are you intolerant of others who do not live up to your expectations?
17.
Are you easily provoked?
18.
Are you easily angered when you feel fearful and vulnerable?
19.
Do you enjoy being angry?
20.
Have you ever been accused of being a bully?
21.
Have you ever been violent?
22.
Have you deliberately caused physical or mental harm to another person?
23.
What consequences have you paid because of your anger? For example:
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Loss of a relationship…a job…housing?
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Loss of self-respect…the respect of others?
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Depression…loneliness…shame/guilt?
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Legal problems…Court…Jail?
If you have identified with five or more of the above questions you may benefit from attending my anger management groups. Ten or more, you need help. It's your choice!