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Anger
Anger can be a terrible thing, It can creep up from out of nowhere and suddenly turn us into someone we don't recognise or understand.
How many times have you thought;
"I know I'm yelling but they just get me so frustrated..!" or "She always makes it feel like it's my fault and it gets me so angry" or simply
"Why won't they just listen to me!!"
Everyone gets angry at some stage but its how often and how we deal with our own anger that counts.
"Why should I care...?"
Getting really angry regularly is really bad for us. If left unchecked it can lead to things such as persistent headaches, problems sleeping, depression, skin and digestion problems like stomach pains. Not only do angry outbursts hurt us physically but they can also alienate us from friends and family or even get us in trouble if we start to get physical.
"But what if I don't know how to stop, what can I do to not get so angry all the time?"
Here are a few ideas that can help
Get out of there - Often just leaving the room, going for a walk or simply doing something else you enjoy can help. Tell the person that you need to calm down before you are willing to talk about it.
Hit the Field - Shoot some hoops, go for a skate, kick a footy, whatever works for you. Doing something physical helps heaps to relieve all that adrenalin pulsing through the veins
Throw on some music
Play one of your favourite video games- they're a great way to get frustration out
Just chill - Just spending time alone with your own thoughts can really help
Be aware - Take notice of your own body and emotions , soon you will start to know when those emotions are getting out of control, then you can do whatever you need to do before it gets too heated.
Know what really bugs you - If we know what makes us really angry we can often avoid the situation.
"What if I still need Help?"
Have a Chat- Talk about it, maybe to a mate, parents, a counsellor or youth worker. Why not check out some of the health and youth links on this site if you want to try and deal yourself first . But its important to deal with it if its really worrying you.
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Archived Articles
Surviving the after party..
It's great when you finally make it to the end of the year and its "all stops out" and time celebrate. Even though it's great to get together with mates and maybe have a few drinks, the next day it may not be all it's cracked up to be..
What are some of the risks if you drink too much?
As you begin to drink more execessively your decision making abilities become impaired think about the things below, has this ever happened to you or someone you know?
- You could fall and injure yourself, get into a fight or wind up unconscious or dead
- Finding yourself all over the internet (and everyone elses mobile) doing something that you regret. Remember people have long memories and potential employers have internet access too
- Waking up a Father
- Waking up with a Sexually Transmitted infection (STI) (yes, it happens to young people every day too!)
- Getting into a car with someone you know has had too much to drink and having an accident
- Getting charged by police* for unlawful behaviour such as assault, sexual assault or being intoxicated
(*including for consentual sexual activity if he/she is under 17yrs)
Remember- One bad decision you make when drunk could influence the rest of your life
Things to remember when going out...
Look out for yourself and your mates
If you're not used to drinking alcohol or don't intend to DON'T feel you need to just to fit in
DON'T get into a car with someone who has been drinking
If you don't like the way a party is going, LEAVE
If you see something happening that shouldn't be put a stop to it. If you feel unable to stop it or it may put you in danger call an adult or the police
If you plan to have sex, ALWAYS practice safe sex
If you have an emergency call 000
To find out more about the dangers of excessive drinking check out this site
Being a Bloke isn't Easy...
Let's Face it, being a bloke isn't easy .. not only do people think that we don't worry about body image the way girls do, but sometimes we feel the expectation to be a stone wall of strength that expresses and more frighteningly -feels no emotion. The reality is that guys get down on themselves just as much as girls do about how we look, how we feel or what we think we can cope with.
Here's a few tips and trick about being comfortable in your own skin....
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Recognize that bodies come in all different shapes and sizes. There is no one "right" body size. Your body is not, and should not, be exactly like anyone else's. Try to see your body as a facet of your uniqueness and individuality. |
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