A question about adult autism anger management issues in a housemate context.
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posted by lover
on Aug 14, 2011 -
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I need advice on building a healthy relationship with my father despite his temper.
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posted by raintree
on Jul 25, 2011 -
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How do I deal with criticism from a friend? How do I ensure that said criticism is meant to be constructive and not just spiteful?
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posted by Vrai
on Jul 15, 2011 -
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How can I be less of a jerk when I feel like the universe is lobbing lemons at my head?
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posted by anonymous
on May 26, 2011 -
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Some heavy shit went down this week and I've become the unwilling party to a new family secret. I want to tell one or two trusted family members because it affects them to a lesser degree. Can people with calmer heads and more perspective help me sort through this and figure out the best line to take?
(Caution: longwinded)
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posted by anonymous
on May 25, 2011 -
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Looking for a song or poem or short story or stand-alone chapter in a novel that has an emotional release or a suggestion on how to deal with anger/negative emotions, especially around family issues. Should be (fairly) appropriate for high school students.
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posted by guster4lovers
on May 19, 2011 -
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In one week, I've turned into a downright angry and rude and unlikeable person. How can I reverse this?
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posted by anonymous
on May 15, 2011 -
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How can I let go of jealousy and anger over getting dumped by someone I didn't like that much anyway?
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posted by anonymous
on May 1, 2011 -
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I want to learn how to (temporarily) show no reaction when someone is angry with me or says mean things to me.
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posted by IndigoRain
on Apr 22, 2011 -
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My professor makes me uncomfortable and angry. How do I get through this class without letting my emotions get to me?
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posted by ilk
on Apr 4, 2011 -
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How do you get over someone that dumped you out of the blue and says they will never speak to you again?
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posted by timsneezed
on Apr 3, 2011 -
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My relationship has ended and through this process I've realized certain things. I want to share my clarity with my ex.
I'm sure there are selfish reasons I have this impulse, but I also am a bit concerned that he may truly not be conscious of, what I consider to be, serious anger issues- which I hesitate to call verbal abuse, although that is most likely accurate.
I never named things this way while in our relationship- we would argue around in a maze of clever denials and emotional outbursts- which I never found my way out of. . .
So, am I tricking myself by thinking that this is something he needs to be confronted with for his emotional health? Or is there potentially some positive way to convey this harsh reality to someone who, so far, has not been able to acknowledge the severity of their behavior?
posted by abirdinthehand
on Mar 30, 2011 -
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Often, when I disagree with, or I'm arguing with someone, they'll ask me "Why are you so angry?" I don't FEEL all that angry, but when I look back at it I certainly act like an ass, saying things I don't mean. I'm not sure what exactly to call this, so I'm falling short on searching for advice. Thanks!
posted by ejfox
on Mar 13, 2011 -
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I have witnessed road rage and I want to complain about it. How should I go about this? Or should I just leave it?
I live in Vaughan, Ontatio (a suburb of Toronto). I witnessed a man get out of his car (I didn't get the plate number but it was a company van with the company address and logo on it) and yell at the other driver, hit his window repeatedly and then opened his door to yank the driver out of his car. Luckily the other driver managed to let go of him and shut his door. Then the aggressor went on to kick his driver side door.
It was a traumatic to witness this incident for me. I wonder what the poor driver of the other car must have gone through.
All he did was block a lane to get into a lane from the gas station that would make a left turn. The other driver obviously angry that his man blocked the lane (mind you the light ahead was red).
So how should I go about this? I have never reported such an incident. Should I call 911?
posted by alshain
on Feb 16, 2011 -
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The person I’m seeing drinks frequently, and sometimes their drinking annoys me. It’s only a month into this relationship – what is the best way to either bring this up as a topic of conversation or to decide whether this is worth it?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 8, 2011 -
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I'm looking for some really angry music. No, not like that. Angrier. Much angrier.
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posted by Dysk
on Nov 4, 2010 -
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My only sister embezzled money from me. She stole the money I was sending monthly to support our mother, I am deeply hurt and I am having problems dealing with my feelings of anger, frustration and desire for revenge. Do you have any suggestions?
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posted by dupedyestafada
on Oct 10, 2010 -
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The way my boyfriend behaves when he's angry makes me deeply uncomfortable. Is this his issue, or mine?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 7, 2010 -
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I live in an oldish (1920s) apartment building, in a studio. A while ago I tried the time-honored "scream and rant to an empty room" method of anger management--and got a visit from a
dozen cops my neighbor called, and who went through my place to check that I wasn't axe-murdering someone or anything like that. This is, of course, not sustainable, but if I can't rant at home, where can I rant?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 24, 2010 -
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Everyone has it harder than me. So I should be taking advantage of that, right?
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posted by defmute
on Aug 12, 2010 -
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I've lived in Japan for some time now, but I'm not very good at the language. When I encounter anything beyond the simple, and I don't understand what's going on, I feel frustrated, then angry, then ashamed, which undermines any confidence I have to speak the language, which makes it less likely that I'll do better the next time. What can I do to break this cycle?
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posted by MShades
on Aug 8, 2010 -
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[Jaded_Filter] Am I overreacting to street solicitors? Is this the sign of an anger issue? Or do I just need to learn how to ignore everyone who bothers me?
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posted by Franklin76
on Aug 8, 2010 -
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Me: unable to get past feeling majorly disappointed in my parents. You: someone who can tell me how to get over it.
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posted by Leezie
on Jul 12, 2010 -
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My husband has Asperger's Syndrome and a lot of unresolved anger towards his ex-wife. These two things are horrible together, as he is frequently mean to me, punishing me for things she did to him, but then he is unable to grasp how upsetting this is for me. I've been trying to get him to go to therapy to try to work out his anger about her, but in the meantime I need strategies to cope with living like this, as it is making me lose my mind with frustration, anger, and sadness.
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posted by anonymous
on May 24, 2010 -
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I'm hypersensitive to societal politeness. I return phone calls and emails promptly, arrive early to all appointments and go out of my way to help friends. How do I deal with the disappointment when it is not reciprocated?
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posted by kanata
on May 12, 2010 -
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I am a whiner. I get easily irritated by things and complain a lot. It doesn't bother some people, but it bothers others who are close to me. I don't want to stress them out, so I'm asking for ways I can tone down that aspect of my personality so it doesn't alienate others.
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posted by Ziggy500
on May 4, 2010 -
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