I’m often disappointed with myself when I’m angry. It feels like, “a stronger person wouldn’t be mad at this” or “I’m fragile/insecure”. Anger has been the hardest emotion to live with; it just feels wrong.

I always need external validation from others during/after anger. And worse, I need an endless supply of it.

Learning to validate myself is the obvious solution but I don’t have a clue where to start. A self-help book would just sit on a shelf. Do you have any tips?

  • stinky@redlemmy.comOP
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    7 hours ago

    I reached 1 year at my job. I got a great review from my manager, and have been working hard to be helpful and kind to my teammates. I’m proud of myself. The money’s not bad either