Greetings! Crimeson’s song titled Tantrum has emerged at the most appropriate time.
It is appropriate because it brings to the fore the need to heal anger and not repress it.
Many people in Barbados are very angry and I believe it is necessary to use silent doctors to assist with healing anger. I am observing a massive increase in signs and indicators of this anger.
This anger, which I refer to as daily disruptive syndrome, is sometimes camouflaged as quietness, withdrawal or feigned happiness. Let us briefly explore this syndrome that can sometimes lead to serious health challenges.
Some of the causes of this syndrome are unpaid insurance and road tax, the bailiff visiting about collecting outstanding arrears for mortgages and loans, hungry children, cheating and lying partners, authoritative and selfish bosses, pressing health challenges, sexual and verbal abuse, upcoming examinations, and being unable to budget because no money is left after paying the bills. Many have reached their maximum anger point.
Some of the signs are hostility, impoliteness, abusive language, road rage, open aggression, inconsiderate behaviour, explosive anger, alcohol abuse, chain-smoking, and lying.
Dangerous indicators may be fainting, insomnia, nervous breakdowns and high blood pressure. Serious sufferers are daily exploding or railing at others. They should be aware of the damage anger does to the body.
Anger management strategies:
1. Prayer is the first measure.
2. Walking in nature or on the beach is highly recommended.
3. Silent doctor teas of soursop, rosemary, lemon grass and ginger are calming.
4. Try a bush bath using khus khus grass, lemongrass, sage and bay leaves.
5. A khus khus grass pillow with drops of lavender/rosemary oil will help with insomnia.
6. Release past disruptive thoughts and replace them with positive ones.
7. Escape the trap of living your life to be accepted because of social influence or peer pressure. Instead, live your purpose.
8. Solve the issues within your immediate control, then seek solutions for the others.
9. Live within your means. Cut back or eliminate unwanted economic events and unhealthy food practices.
10. Install calming music on your cellphone or other electronic devices.
11. Avoid angry people – anger can be contagious.
12. Encourage them to seek professional help.
13. Exercise, drink plenty of water and do a 100-piece jigsaw puzzle.
Remember, anger is not good energy to hoard unless you know how to use it.
DISCLAIMER: It is not our intention to prescribe or make specific claims for any products. Any attempt to diagnose or treat real illness should come under the direction of your health care provider.
