How not to ruin relationships with people due to your anger – practical tips from a psychologist.

How to manage anger to avoid ruining relationships with those around you

Even in peaceful times, moral exhaustion and inability to manage one's emotions can lead to unpredictable consequences.

For Ukrainians during the war, the ability to cope with anger is extremely important. Practical psychologist Yulia Vorman gives seven tips on how to manage anger to avoid ruining relationships with those around you. She writes about this in her Telegram channel.

1. When you feel the impulse to snap, try not to react to it. Try to delay the Time.

"If you have the opportunity to physically distance yourself from the source of irritation - do it. In about 15 minutes you will calm down. By refusing to respond to the irritant in the usual unecological way, you give yourself inner freedom", notes the psychologist.

The initial reaction to such an impulse is just a habit, a reflex formed since childhood. If you wish, you can change this by gradually developing new behavior strategies. For this, you will need time, patience, and attention.

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2. As accurately as possible, determine what you can change and what you cannot. Learn to let go of situations you cannot influence. Stop imposing your worldview on others. Your world will not suffer from this.

3. Don't make enemies by offending and humiliating the interlocutor in conversation. Even if the person is wrong, try to condemn the action, not the person.

4. If you have a sense of humor and the situation allows it, joke. Humor dissolves anger.

5. Try to look at the situation through the eyes of the interlocutor and understand their logic.

"Indifference to the opponent's opinion indicates that you are not interested in resolving the conflict, as you want to dominate them", asserts Vorman.

6. If anger still overwhelms you, then channel its energy into productive activities. For example, engage in sports or physical work.

7. When anger arises, ask yourself: what am I really dissatisfied with? Which of my needs is unmet? What can I do to meet this need and improve my situation? If possible, write down your answers. This will help you control your anger.

More than 5.6 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee Russian aggression abroad. When in safety, guilt may arise. The psychologist of the reality show "Exes" on "Novy Channel" Natalia Yezhova and practicing psychologist Yulia Zory explained why feelings of guilt appear. They also advised what to do about it.

Due to the war, around 15 million Ukrainians will need psychological support. About 3-4 million people will need to be prescribed medication treatment, predicts the Ministry of Health.