How Do You Handle Anger From Drug Addicts?
For our own reasons, we don’t always choose to leave those dear to us with anger issues made worse by substance abuse. Here are but a few ways you can perhaps better cope with your personal situation. Do not ever take anything personally. Focus more on staying in the present, rather than allowing yourself to be swayed by derogatory comments with the intent to shatter you. Stay calm. There is no need to add drama by yelling back or getting angry yourself. Have the phone numbers, addresses and other contact information of friends and loved ones close at hand. You never know when any of these will come in handy. Stop being in denial. He isn’t angry because you did the wrong thing, he’s angry because he is, and the drugs don’t help either. Don’t fool yourself into thinking it will all get better if no one is taking steps to make changes for the better. Learn how to overcome your tendencies towards codependency. At this point in your life, you may not have all the time or the luxury of a sa
