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Life As We Know It

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:01:06 GMT

Hello Dr. DeFoore. My name is Patrick and my girlfriend Amanda for two years broke up with me last night. These are the facts of why I am too controlling

Stay For The Kids?

Thu, 10 May 2012 19:33:43 GMT

Thanks for your wonderful site. I took your test and scored a 49, Serious. I have been married for over 10 years. For the last several years, our in-laws

I Am Being Neglected By My Son, His Wife and Their Kids

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:54:54 GMT

I used all my 401K money (worked 38 years) and gave it to my son to build an extension on his house for me to live in (at his request). I had to withdraw

Angry Drivers Calming Down & Driving Safer

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:42:33 GMT

Here is a story written by a road rager who wants to change. Be sure and read the comments at the end of this story, where you'll see that other angry drivers are changing their ways.

The Silent Treatment From My Girlfriend

Thu, 03 May 2012 22:19:55 GMT

Well we have been together for four years. She is 19 and I'm 20. We have a 3 month old daughter. This all started I would say about 2 and half months

Hateful Husband With Bipolar Disorder

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:13:50 GMT

My husband and I have been together for 10 years, married for 5 and have an 8 year old. When our relationship started we were young and in school with

Lost, Broken, Confused

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:57:05 GMT

After almost 3 years of trying my wife and I are calling it quits. She's had enough, I've come around to her point of view. So many issues of money and

My Angel Baby Snatched From My Loving Arms

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:27:25 GMT

I lost my son in labour 2 and a half years ago through neglect and complacency of our mid wife. This has still left me devastated and very angry. I

5 Tips To Cope With Anxiety When Anger Is Your Coping Strategy

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:47:42 GMT

While there are many different causes of anger, anxiety is the one that often gets overlooked. People see anxiety as fear, and anger as the antithesis

Mad At The World 24/7

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:07:30 GMT

Here within the last 3-5 years, I have had so much anger. I've always been a short tempered person but it has gotten so much worse recently. I was

Everything Just Isn't Fun Any More

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:42:14 GMT

My name is Logan Badeau. So, Everything just is making me mad. I took the test ( the 20 question test) and I scored a 53 out of 60. It is to the point

Defuse The Lit Fuse

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:17:57 GMT

I had a second grade classmate that had acted very foolishly. While everyone was lined up ready to enter into the school, all of the boys were standing

I Have So Much Anger Toward My Brother

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:02:08 GMT

Hi, I'm Shannon I've had intense anger towards one of my brothers for a long time. When I was around 4, I can't be certain, and he must of been around

Emotional Wellness Assessment Tool

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:10:00 GMT

Emotional wellness has a tremendous impact on physical health, attitude and relationships. Learn how to use the Emotional Balance Sheet to increase well being in all areas of your life.

I Am An Absent Dad With An Angry Daughter

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:39:49 GMT

My ex-wife and I divorced because of her infidelity 6 years ago. We have 5 children. She moved the children several hundred miles away making it difficult

Husband Overreacting With His Mother And Sisters

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:17:00 GMT

My husband just hates his mother and the reason he says is she has never loved him. He is not that successful though is highly educated. He is trying

20 Year Old Son Giving Orders About Me Not Seeing His Ex Girlfriend

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:55:11 GMT

Thank You for giving me a platform to vent. I have a 20 year old son with a recent girlfriend whom we don't welcome in our home anymore. That story will

I Have An Ill Spouse And Need Help

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:07:26 GMT

My wife has Parkinson's, no longer works, has many emotional & psychological issues, such as depression. Due to monetary stress from her illness I

Boyfriend's Anger Spiraling Out Of Control

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:24:39 GMT

After I graduated college three months ago, my boyfriend and I moved to an area where I had been offered a job. Him not working has been difficult

Why Do You Have To Be So Mean?

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:20:31 GMT

The title of this article is our theme song in our household. My daughter who is 8 yo lost her dad around 2 years ago. At first she thought her dad

Had Family Push Me About My Wife, Then When She Got Home, I Yelled At Her

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:43:09 GMT

Well my story goes like this. I have been married to the love of my life for about 5 years now and over the course of these 5 years, we have had one

I'm Confused About My Relationship And What To Do Next

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:41:01 GMT

A year ago I got divorced from a very abusive man. I was trapped in the marriage for 2 yrs because I was scared of leaving. Finally I got up the courage

How Do You Let Go Of Grown Kids?

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:39:31 GMT

I have a soon to be 19yr old son who is doing nothing with his life. He just sits around getting high everyday with his friends. I got him his own

I Am Angry And Break Relationships With Family And Friends

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:21:47 GMT

I have grown up outside my family and been raised by relatives all of my childhood. I have experienced all kinds of bad treatment and occasionally good,

How Can You Forgive When You Can’t Trust Someone

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:12:50 GMT

Your words are beautiful and touching to my wounded heart. My story is about a 2nd marriage. We were both totally in love or so I thought. He said

My Boyfriend Doesn't Want Me To Be Happy With Anyone Else

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:27:53 GMT

In April 2012 me and my boyfriend will have been together five years. Two years ago after begging and pleading with him to either break up with me or

I Have A Problem Trusting Those That Have Hurt Or Upset Me

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:09:21 GMT

When I love someone I do it with all my heart. Most times that is cherished and respected for a long period of time. Then, when the new wears off it's

Am I In An Abusive Situation?

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:06:26 GMT

I have been with my boyfriend for 8 years. During the first seven years, my biggest complaint was that he seemed to think a woman's job is house cleaning

How To Create Personal Boundaries

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:38:24 GMT

When your personal boundaries are violated, it can make you very angry, and you might not even know why. Healthy boundaries come from having a strong, positive connection with yourself, which gives you self confidence and lets others know where you stand.

Turning Rage Into Power

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:49:41 GMT

Here is a good article about the detriments of bottling up your anger, and the benefit of turning rage into power. Learn how to transform your rage here.

My Boyfriend Drinks Excessively And I'm Too Angry

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:38:04 GMT

I'm 22 years old and my boyfriend is also 22. We've been together for 6 years and I have a 4 year old daughter and pregnant with my 2nd. He can be the

What Kind Of Anger Problems Do You Have?

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:39:55 GMT

Anger problems come in all shapes and sizes. It might be your anger, or someone else's anger, and it might be big or small. Find out what to do about it here.

9 Year Old Son So Full Of Anger

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:58:55 GMT

Hello, I have a 9 year old son, who for some time now has so much anger. He doesn't hit out or anything like that, but his attitude to people is terrible,

How Do I Manage My Anger When My Husband Picks Fights?

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:39:43 GMT

My husband and I are both under a great deal of stress right now. He needs to close his business and the company I have worked for over 15 years now is

Anger From A Lifetime Of Hurt Now Emerging During What Should Be The Happiest Time Of My Life

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:58:38 GMT

Dear Dr DeFoore, thank you so much for creating this site and putting so much of your life into helping others with anger issues. I'm a 30 year old woman

Teach Anger Management Skills Early

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:24:48 GMT

Here's a good article about the dangers of driving while angry, which is considered as more dangerous than driving while drunk, according to the author. It's also suggested that children need to learn to manage their anger early in life, healing the pain that lies underneath.

Fearful Living In An Abusive Relationship

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:20:07 GMT

My question is how do I get my man to see I don't deserve to be verbally abused? How can I get him to see that I don't drive him to the extent of anger

Experiencing Daily Fear And Nowhere To Turn For Help

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:41:09 GMT

My friend experienced police brutality during which he was beaten a number of times and held without charges (held captive) in jail for many weeks before

How Can I Help My 13 Year Old Son To Control His Anger?

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:51:47 GMT

My son is a good student and most of the time when he gets upset about something or with someone he is able to control his temper. But there has been

Andrew Weil, M.D. Talks About Spontaneous Happiness

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:27:35 GMT

This is a great article, that includes an interview with Dr. Andrew Weil about happiness and the prevalence of mild and moderate depression. He recommends diet, exercise and gratitude as natural treatments for depression. Take our depression test and get some helpful suggestions.

Anger Management Skills For You And Your Loved Ones

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:18:06 GMT

Anger management skills are essential to your health and happiness. This is where you will learn skills for managing not only your own anger, but the anger of others as well.

Diagnose and Change Your Anger Habits

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:03:57 GMT

The Atlantic online magazine has a good article on the power of habit and how to change them. There's also a cool video on that page. Learn how to break the anger habit (addiction) on this page.

What Are The Signs Of Workplace Violence?

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:45:10 GMT

This is a good article in Forbes, that gives some good pointers about what to watch for in your workplace, to prevent violent behavior. After reading that, learn what to do about it. There are many positive steps you can take!

Target of a Sociopathic Personal Trainer

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:39:58 GMT

I signed up for a personal trainer at the gym. He was very charming, but in some way he made me nervous and I didn't trust him. He began saying nice things

My Kids Deserve Better Than This

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:06:29 GMT

I have always had a short fuse, as long as I can remember, especially with those who are closest to me. Why? I don't know. My younger siblings had to

Sometimes We Need A Hand To Hold

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:15:48 GMT

This is a great article about the simple power and significance of holding hands. Many anger issues can be resolved, simply by reaching across the chasm that separates us, and taking that special person's hand in yours.

I've Lost Everything And I'm Ready To Change

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:16:54 GMT

I have been with my partner for 7 years, and we have a 5 year old son who is disabled. I have always had anger issues since I was young. I always hurt

Life Screws Me Up

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:11:17 GMT

I'm just 16 years old and im studying at college. The people around me are so annoying. I want to take my anger out on them because they make me so mad.

Anger Affecting My Relationship With My Boyfriend On The Police Force

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:06:39 GMT

I am a 21 year old female. I have a 26 year old boyfriend. His current job, special division in the police department, puts a lot of stress and pressure

If He Doesn't Recognize This As Abuse, Can He Ever Change?

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:37:27 GMT

I met my boyfriend over a year ago, and we quickly became good friends and then partners. We are both single parents and our children are very close to