I'm an angry person. I get angry, I have fits, I throw things around.
The main way I deal with my anger is just to try and calm down. I close my eyes, and take deep breaths. It usually works... most of the time, unless the person (or object) keeps irritating me. I usually have to leave the room if I'm incredibly angry, since when I'm angry, I usually say things I don't mean to innocent bystanders.
Another thing that makes me feel better is reading and writing. When I'm angry, I usually calm down by reading a book, or writing a blog. Reading lets me escape from the place that I'm in, and lets me enter a world of endless possibilities. When you're angry, I suggest that you read a book that's complex, so you focus more on understanding the book, than being angry; it usually helps for me! Writing lets me express my emotions; this helps because then, you won't have everything bottled up inside. Whether it be writing in a journal, or writing in a blog, writing is always a good way to help your anger.
Talking to someone also makes me feel better. Find a person whom you feel close to, and tell them what you're feeling inside. For me, it's usually my mom, or one of my close friends. If you're in the position where someone is telling you how they feel, just smile and nod. Try to be comforting and not to be judgmental.
Taking out your anger on your friends is not a good method of releasing pent up emotions. It's only going to send you into a social pariah and make you have less friends in the end. I've lost a few friends over the years because I was stupid and took my anger out on them -- and I regret that now. Don't be like me!
So, how do you deal with your anger?
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