Anger Management Resource Blog: Latest Pages and Visitor Contributed Stories

I Love My Daughter But Can't Seem To Show It

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:58:29 GMT

I am writing because I have 3 kids--a 1 year old, a 2 year old and a 6 year old. When my oldest was the only child everything was perfect. I would take

My Anger Is A Gift

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:53:28 GMT

I have always had a bad temper, but the consequences were never really serious until I started noticing that It was becoming uncontrollable. I believe

By A Bottle

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:45:50 GMT

This Sunday was supposed to be a good day for my family and me. Kind of a house warming, kind of a farewell party. We went out, bought horse shoes, steak,

Finding Hope

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:27:14 GMT

My name is Teri. I'm a 40 year old mother of five children. Recently I've discovered that I'm angry about a few things that I've experienced in life,

Treatments For Depression That Will Surprise You

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:20:51 GMT

Most treatments for depression require a doctor and cost you money. Here you will learn about how to treat your depression on your own, and it won't cost you a dime.

Compulsive Anger Addict

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:07:49 GMT

Hi. I am 25 years old female. I am very pleasant person, very accommodating, sweet, social and friendly. I have seen as short-tempered. When I don't like

Being Controlled By Anger

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:07:04 GMT

Well where do I begin? I am a 30 year old woman who is almost always enraged. Everything seems to make me so mad. Today I got so angry I was screaming

Anger, Fear, And Self Loathing

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:18:48 GMT

Hi, I am not sure how to start this out, however I can tell you I have plenty to be angry about from childhood on through today. None the less I don't

Blind Rage

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:46:53 GMT

So I'm only 16, and I've been very angry and aggressive for a number of years now. I've been boxing the last 6 years. I simply joined because I was a weed.

The Angry Man Problem: Is It You Or The Other Person?

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:45:17 GMT

Are you the angry man, or is it someone close to you? Either way, you'll get the support, counsleing, information and resources you need here.

Taken Advantage Of

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:17:55 GMT

9 years ago my in-laws made an offer to my wife and me that if we would pay to build them a small house, we would inherit that house plus the old 2 story

What Could Have Been

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:03:00 GMT

I was on my way home from work, on a day that was definitely not one of the better ones, and I made a right onto my neighborhood street that has a laundromat

I Become Enraged When I've Been Wronged

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:06:17 GMT

I have recently (within the last year) been diagnosed as having borderline personality disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, severe and chronic depression

I Just Don't Understand My Anger

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:24:53 GMT

My name is Chelsey and I have two beautiful kids and a husband I would like to keep. My husband's name is Dustin, and he can do the smallest things and

The Angry Woman Problem: Is It You Or The Other Person

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:42:01 GMT

An angry woman can be hard to handle, even if it you're the angry woman yourself. Learn what it really means to be angry, and how to deal with it before it deals with you.

Types Of Depression Caused By Anger Issues

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:43:18 GMT

Some types of depression can result from unexpressed or undeveloped anger. Deal with the anger behind your depression, and it might just solve the problem for you once and for all.

Rage Addicted And Losing My Grip

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:38:26 GMT

I just took your assessment. I have had counseling in the past as a result of angry outbursts. I truly believe I have rage addiction as described. I

Stress Management Strategies To Prevent Anger, Axiety And Depression

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:52:51 GMT

When stress management strategies are effective, they will also help to prevent anger problems, anxiety and depression. Learn how effective stress management can enhance your overall well being.

Causes Of Passive Aggressive Behavior

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:20:59 GMT

Passive aggressive behavior is very common, and causes a lot of problems in marriage, family and work relationships. Learn what causes passive aggressive behavior and how to prevent it.

Depression Warning Signs

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:21:43 GMT

Depression warning signs let you know that it's time to take action. If you're looking for an alternative to medication, you will find many helpful, do-it-yourself solutions for depression here.

My 20 Year Old Son Is Very Disrespectful

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:03:41 GMT

My son is 20 years old. He left a prestigious college in his 5th semester and came home. He gets angry easily, breaks things and tears his clothes, but

How Much Anger Is Normal?

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:40:43 GMT

I would like some advice on how much anger is normal in a family relationship. My daughter who is now 14 is what I feel a normal teenager, i.e. messy room,

Living With A Compulsive Gambler

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:04:17 GMT

I live with a compulsive gambler and every time he loses big time he becomes so angry I can't hardly live with him. It is a long story but he says I am

How Anger Hurts My Family

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:59:31 GMT

Everyone in my house has anger issues. My 6-year old has started displaying some alarming anger issues lately and I am just heart-broken. He is very

My Road Rage Is Out Of Control

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:05:07 GMT

I apologize for the length of this post. I have a tremendous problem with road rage. My road rage stems from other drivers who are inconsiderate or who

Passive Aggressive Behavior: What It Is And What To Do About It

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:28:37 GMT

Passive aggressive behavior can literally drive you up the wall. Go straight from the problem to the solution, as you find out exactly how to prevent and heal a passive aggressive personality.

Listen To Dr. DeFoore Speak on "Being Happy At Work"

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:46:06 GMT

Stuart Friedman, author of "Inside Job Jail" hosted an interview with Dr. DeFoore on how to be happy at work. Listen now!

One Thing After Another

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:06:20 GMT

It seems like everything goes wrong at once. I know that I am not alone, but what the hell. First I worked very hard at my job doing everything asked of

Uncontrollable Anger Over Trivial Stuff

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 04:11:03 GMT

I was one of those kids that would feel persecuted and get so mad I'd destroy objects that meant a lot to me. And then I would realize what I had done

From Irritation To Love

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:29:22 GMT

We had a fight. For some reason the good and beautiful things in our marriage are not in the forefront of our marriage. I don't mean to ignore the not

Good Things About My Husband

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:11:06 GMT

Recently my husband and I had a very hard time in our marriage to the point of talking about divorce. I said that I just could not take him being irritable

My Anger Is Out Of Control

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:00:07 GMT

So, here is my problem: I have extreme blind rage. I fly into these fits that I can't even control and often black out from being so angry. I usually don't

Treat Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Without Medication

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:02:52 GMT

Adult attention deficit disorder is a problem of focusing, concentrating and following through. If you have adult ADD symptoms, you can learn these behaviors and overcome your problems without medication.

Musical Healing

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:22:46 GMT

In my healing journey I have had an awful lot to face. My past was saturated with emotionally, physically and spiritually damaging experiences and those

Old Man

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:47:25 GMT

I work for a home health agency, and my job is to sit with this man. He has some money, so he has a lot of help. One of the helpers, who by the way doesn't

Co-worker Anxiety And Anger

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:48:04 GMT

I love my career, it is very important to me and I feel like I am at a very good place. I have a very happy home life, I am about to get married to the

My Life

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:05:18 GMT

Where to start? I guess I have always been messed up. Born in 1968 to parents who loved me but did not cherish me, I guess is where I will start. My

I Yell At My Daughter For Everything

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:03:40 GMT

I get mad all the time about everything. Mainly when my 3 year old does things she's not supposed to. I yell so loud my room mates get scared, and they're

Perceived Rude And Ignorant Behavior Makes Me Very Angry

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:59:40 GMT

I get very angry when I observe or am the victim of rude or ignorant behavior. The following are examples of what might start my anger: a. Neighbors letting

Menial Jobs?

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:48:52 GMT

It is always irritating to me when anyone puts another person down or looks down on them for what they do for a living. Is any job really menial? My

Fixing Problems

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:07:48 GMT

At a job that I had years ago I brought a problem up to my boss. She looked at me and said, Perhaps the problem is your attitude. I didn't tell her that

Anger Test To Find Out If You Need Anger Management

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:52:16 GMT

An anger test helps you decide if you need anger management help. Find out how bad your anger problem is and exactly what to do about it.

Do I Need Help?

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:12:00 GMT

Hi Dr. DeFoore. My name is Sindy, and I'm 16 years old. All my life I have been very friendly. I always keep my anger to myself. I have always been very

The World Is A Support Group

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:48:15 GMT

I remember reading somewhere that the right patients are drawn to the right doctor. I also think that this is true with people on an everyday basis.

Messy Rooms

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:52:24 GMT

Just recently on my day off, I went through the house and gave it a very detailed cleaning. I did laundry, dishes, the whole nine yards. And on top of

Tailgating Road Rager

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:29:12 GMT

I was driving in the far right lane when this man in a big pickup truck came barreling up behind me. He was so close to me that I couldn't even see his

Horrible Fire

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:44:09 GMT

This weekend, Saturday, there was a fire in our small college town. The fire fighters are voluntary, but there are a lot of younger guys on the department.

How Do I Turn Anger Power Into Controlled Power?

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:24:43 GMT

My anger has gone off a bunch of times but I am very conscious about what happens, and the power that I feel and gain. I just want to know if there is

Two Faced

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:48:39 GMT

Okay, so my sister-in-law is cheating on my brother who is in jail. I hate her. If I tell my brother than he will just be real angry and real hurt about

Never Forgiven

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:16:12 GMT

I can not forgive my mother for what she did to me. She humiliated and abused me emotionally as a child. Now, when someone else attempts to do the same