LMTV #228: Healing Repressed Anger (Ilene Dillon)

Repressed anger, like an invisible pressure cooker, can silently wreak havoc on our emotional and physical well-being. When we suppress our anger, we deny ourselves the opportunity to express valid feelings, leading to a buildup of tension and resentment. This can manifest in various ways, such as increased stress, irritability, and even physical symptoms like headaches or digestive issues. If that’s not enough, unprocessed anger has a nasty tendency to seep into other areas of our lives, wreaking havoc on our relationships, clouding our judgment in decision-making, and generally ruining our overall outlook on life.

Healing from repressed anger requires us to prioritize self-awareness, emotional expression, and healthy coping mechanisms. Acknowledging and accepting our anger as a valid emotion is the first step towards healing. Creating a safe space to express and process anger is crucial, whether through journaling, talking to a trusted friend or therapist, or engaging in physical activities like exercise or art that allow for emotional release. Learning constructive communication skills can help us express our feelings without resorting to aggression, and this can move us toward healthier interactions with others so that we reduce the risk of future anger repression.

This is an important topic for discussion—something that affects everyone all over the world—and I’m thrilled to bring back my friend and colleague, the “Emotional Mastery Pro”, Ilene Dillon, to shine a healing light on the subject. Here’s a quick synopsis of what we plan to discuss:

* What is Repressed Anger?
* The Nature of Anger
* Anger’s Purpose
* Healthy Coping Strategies
* Daily Practice

Developing a regular self-care routine that includes activities that bring joy and relaxation can contribute to overall emotional well-being, allowing us to gradually let go of repressed anger and embrace a more balanced and peaceful state of mind. Remember, healing from repressed anger is a gradual process that requires patience and self-compassion, but the rewards of emotional freedom and improved relationships are well worth the effort.

About Ilene Dillon
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Known as The Emotional Pro, Ilene Dillon is an international speaker, workshop leader, coach and author. Her book Emotions in Motion: Mastering Life’s Built-in Navigation System, was published in 2019. Her second book, Outgrowing Psychological Manipulation is currently in publication. In addition, she is one of 25 Wellness Experts collaborating on The Wellness Universe Guide to Self-Care, released November 11, 2020.

Ilene has researched everything she could to discover where emotions come from, how to work with them, and whether they can be tamed for the long term. A Recovered Angry Person who has worked as a California psychotherapist for many years, Ilene developed a comprehensive and powerful way to know what emotions are all about and how to become an Emotional Master.