Many people have had situations where they faced the aggression of their own or those of those around them. Some are less prone to showing an aggressive attitude, while others, on the contrary, quite often experience this feeling. But the person may not always notice that they are aggressive; if you feel like you are experiencing aggression, then it is worth trying to reduce it. There are several techniques for doing this.
Instructions
Step 1
One of the most effective methods of dealing with aggression and irritability is laughter. If you feel that you are about to explode, try to remember some funny situation or read a joke, look at funny pictures. It is clear that in a moment of tension it can be difficult to think about something abstract, but if you learn to do this, it will be easier for you to control your anger and aggression. Only humorous materials should be on neutral topics, should not carry the humiliation of some people in front of others. Otherwise, there is a possibility that the level of aggressiveness will increase.
Step 2
Various games can be used to reduce aggressiveness. This method works well for correcting aggression in children. In such games, the release of negative emotions occurs with the help of special actions and words. For example, you can offer to swear, but instead of swearing, name fruits and vegetables ("You are a pear!" - "And you are garlic!").
Step 3
In more difficult cases, when a person himself cannot cope with aggression, it is worth contacting a specialist. Perhaps everything will cost you psychotherapy sessions. In addition to or separately from such sessions, the doctor may prescribe antidepressants. The action of these drugs is based on increasing the level of serotonin in the human body. As a result, the desire to show your anger and aggression decreases.
Step 4
Aggression can be reduced by increasing your diet to foods containing serotonin or tryptophan (a precursor to serotonin). These are: chocolate, honey, candy, hard cheese, chicken eggs, bananas, lean meat, etc.
