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Anger management issues could lead to criminal charges

On Behalf of | Nov 14, 2018 | Criminal Defense |

Everyone gets angry from time to time. For some, it may take a great deal of frustration and discord in order to become angry, but for others, becoming angry may only take a minor inconvenience. If you find it hard to control your emotions, you may have even found yourself in serious predicaments due to your anger getting the better of you.

Uncontrolled anger can cause a number of problems in your life, but you may not think you have a serious problem that needs help. However, if you do not take the time to assess your situation and determine whether you do have a problem, your anger could land you in a situation where you face criminal charges for assault or other violent crimes.

Recognizing anger issues

You may find it easy to brush off your angry outbursts as normal because they seem normal to you. However, other people may find themselves feeling uneasy or even unsafe in your presence due to your tendency to fly off the handle. Consider the following signs to determine whether you might have an anger problem:

  • Businesses have banned you from their establishments due to your behavior.
  • Family or friends have voiced concerns that you may have an anger problem.
  • Family or friends avoid you because of your angry behaviors.
  • You easily hold grudges.
  • You think about getting revenge.
  • You feel angry much of the time.
  • You have tense relationships with co-workers.
  • You have gotten violent or thought about getting violent when angry.

While anger is a natural emotion, any of these signs could mean that you have problems controlling your anger. This lack of control could greatly impact your life if you do not seek help in learning management skills.

Seeking help

Often, mental health professionals can help individuals find tactics that could help them better control their anger. The various types of therapy may include learning communication skills and healthy ways to express emotions. It may also include self-reflection to determine what details may contribute to these issues.

Criminal charges

Of course, you may not feel the need to seek help from a mental health professional, and you could wind up in a serious legal predicament due to your anger management issues. If your anger gets the better of you, you may face criminal charges for assault, battery or other violent crimes. If so, you may benefit from seeking help from a New York defense attorney.

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