Here is a checklist to help you determine if you are hiding your anger from yourself. Any of these is usually a sign of hidden unexpressed anger. Please note these are only guidelines....
❂ Procrastination in the completion of imposed tasks.
❂ Perpetual or habitual lateness.
❂ A liking for sadistic or ironic humor.
❂ Sarcasm, cynicism or flippancy in conversation.
❂ Frequent sighing. over politeness, constant cheerfulness, attitude of “grin and bear it”.
❂ Smiling while hurting.
❂ Frequent disturbing or frightening dreams.
❂ Over-controlled monotone speaking voice.
❂ Difficulty in getting to sleep or sleeping through the night.
❂ Boredom, apathy, loss of interest in things you are usually enthusiastic about.
❂ Slowing down of movements.
❂ Getting tired more easily than usual.
❂ Excessive irritability over trifles.
❂ Getting drowsy at inappropriate times.
❂ Sleeping more than usual / maybe 12 to 14 hours a day.
❂ Waking up tired rather than rested or refreshed.
❂ Clenched jaws or grinding of the teeth / especially while sleeping.
❂ Facial tics, spasmodic foot movements, habitual fist clenching and similar repeated physical acts done unintentionally or unaware.
❂ Chronically stiff or sore neck or shoulder muscles.
❂ Chronic depression… extended periods of feeling down for no reason.
❂ Stomach ulcers.
❂ Source: Checklist for Hidden Anger, from ccvillage.buffalo.edu
❂ Photo by Mareen Fischinger
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