Anger Management Treatment in Arizona

What We Treat: When Does Anger Require Treatment?

As we mentioned in the beginning, everyone experiences anger. Anger can be a destructive and explosive emotion, however, if it’s not handled properly. 

When we experience anger, our bodies release adrenaline in a similar manner to how they respond to stress. Anger can cause a surge of energy, making us feel pent up with a need to release said energy. If you don’t have a set way you handle this surge, it can be easy to lash out verbally or physically in response.

Because of the nature of anger, it has the potential to harm yourself, your surroundings, and even your loved ones if you don’t know how to handle it. If this is the case for you or someone you know, it might be time to consider anger management treatment. Pinnacle Peak offers comprehensive anger management options for those in need.

How We Treat: Crafting a Treatment to Suit Your Needs

No two people have the same history, so why should a treatment program have only one option to address your needs?

Our approach to mental health treatment is unique for each client that walks through our doors. We offer a wide variety of evidence-based treatment options so you can find the right combination to suit your needs. We will work with you along the way to ensure you have a say in the planning of your recovery and that you are satisfied with how your treatment is going.

We offer inpatient and outpatient services for mental health here at Pinnacle Peak, as well as a robust alumni program to give you ongoing support even when you stop treatment. There’s no wrong way to approach how long you’re in treatment, and we’re here to ensure that you get the support you need when you need it.

What Causes Anger to Become a “Problem?”

There’s no exact formula that leads to outbursts and uncontrolled anger, but there are several common factors that can play a role. Some people may experience a combination of these factors, while others might only experience one. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and you might have additional or other factors that contribute to your situation.

• Childhood experiences - One of the biggest contributing factors to uncontrolled anger stems from how we were raised. If someone in your life had outbursts, hitting things, or yelling when they were angry, you can derive your own habits from that. Anger management is a learned skill so if you didn’t have a good point of reference growing up, this can influence how you yourself react to anger.

• Stress - We mentioned earlier that many of the ways the body reacts to anger are similar to how it reacts to stress. When we’re already dealing with stress, it can make us quicker to anger because of the stress present in our body.

• Hormones - Our hormones influence our body in many ways. Teens going through puberty might notice mood swings. Women before or during their period might notice they’re more likely to cry. The same thing can happen with anger. Our hormones go through cycles, so pay attention if your anger is experienced at a specific time every month or so. It might be related to hormones.

• Other mental health conditions - There are many different mental health conditions that have anger as a side effect or can lead to a smaller threshold for anger. Some common ones include depression, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

• Substance use - Alcohol use disorders can often lead to changes in anger management. Alcohol itself has been shown to influence anger. Other substance use disorders and how they impact your life and body can also cause changes in anger. When both an SUD and uncontrolled anger are present at the same time, this is known as a co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis. We offer treatment for dual diagnosis here at Pinnacle Peak, so you can be sure that you’re in good hands.