Anger has been a focus topic of attention in the greater and more defined spheres of my life lately. This anger is distanced from me, but I am familiar with anger having read a lot about it for personal reasons way back in life.
When people are angry, there is good reason. Anger has deep roots, and it is important for angry people to dig up and dissect those roots in order to rid themselves of anger. For those of us on the outside of anger, those watching the angry folks react, it is essential that we are sensitive to this anger and understand that we cannot fix the problem.
How do you deal with angry people? What can you do?
First, if the anger is dangerous, put some space between you and the angry person. If you think a person will hurt themself or another, alert authorities or family members who may be able to help. Don't let deep, harmful anger like this exist without help.
If the anger is not hurtful, but obvious, simply being present and acknowledging the anger can help. There are good reasons to be angry. Often angry people are experiencing or have experienced true injustice that makes their days difficult and hurtful.
If people you love are experiencing lots of anger, they have to get some help. It is very difficult for angry people to diagnose and help themselves because anger can be blinding.
So with the angry people you love, acknowledge the anger, don't try to fix them, help them find the help they need if they are open to it, and you may have to add some distance between you and the person too until they get to a better place. Onward.