Self Test for Anger Issues
Check the statements that apply to you:
From "The Anger Workbook" by Dr. Les Carter and Dr. Frank Minirth
- I become impatient easily when things do not go according to my plans.
- I tend to have critical thoughts toward others who don't agree with my opinions.
- When I am displeased with someone I may shut down any communication with them, or withdraw entirely.
- I get annoyed easily when friends and family do not appear sensitive to my needs.
- I feel frustrated when I see someone else having an "easier" time than I.
- Whenever I am respsonsible for planning an important event, I am preoccupied with how I must manage it.
- When talking about a controversial topic, the tone of my voice is likely to become louder and more assertive.
- I can accept a person who admits his or her mistakes, but I get irritated easily at those who refuse to admit their weaknesses.
- I don't easily forget when someone "does me wrong."
- When someone confronts me with a misinformed opinion, I am thinking of my comeback even while they are still speaking.
- I find myself becoming loud or aggressive even while playing a game for fun.
- I struggle emotionally with the things in life that "aren't fair."
- Although I realize that it may not be right, I sometimes blame others for my problems.
- More often than not I use sarcasm as a way of expressing humor.
- I may act kindly toward others on the outside, yet feel bitter and frustrated on the inside.
- I often second guess another and interrupt before they've had a chance to finish what they were saying.
From "The Anger Workbook" by Dr. Les Carter and Dr. Frank Minirth