How can I be tougher and learn to control my temper?

[kg062007]

Hi, sometimes I let the stuff that people say get to me. Plus I have a very quick temper. I have gotten into arguments with professors in college for being racist and unfair. I have snapped on girlfriend for being stupid an annoying. I know I can't continue like this if I want to be successful in life. I will be starting medical school soon, and I know it will be a long journey of taking bull from everyone ( teachers, attendings, nurses etc) how can I put emotions aside and get through this? Why am I like this?

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[ozzi22]

Rehab

 

[CodeBlu]

0/10

 

[gmcguitar4]

This isn't the Dr. Phil forums..why are all these people posting their life problems?! Do you really think we can give you the best advice? eh trOLL?

 

[kg062007]

This isn't the Dr. Phil forums..why are all these people posting their life problems?! Do you really think we can give you the best advice? eh trOLL?

oh please nerdy virgin go jump off a bridge...oh I just did it again

 

[zma21]

 

[orthomyxo]

oh please nerdy virgin go jump off a bridge...oh i just did it again

-1000/10

 

[1TB4RKSB4CK]

Stop listening to rap/rock/metal/techno.
Only classical jazz is allowed.

 

[CloverHoney]

Unless you're an angry drunk

 

[JESSFALLING]

Learn to not care (watch House, take notes)

 

[Tin Man]

You're asking a board full of doctor-wannabe's for psychological advice?

wat r u srs

 

[Stumpyman]

Lol this is funny... Next time you get mad think about making love to a pillow.

 

[tiedyeddog]

oh please nerdy virgin go jump off a bridge...oh I just did it again

.... Yeah. Go seek counseling.

 

[Tin Man]

Lol this is funny... Next time you get mad think about making love to a pillow.

That just makes me depressed.

 

[zma21]

Go into research.

 

[kami333]

Go into research.

It can be just as bad.

 

[intj]

Find everything in your life that you're grateful about. Reflect on those. Reflect why you're with your gf in the first place. Certainly not because she's stupid and annoying. Reflect on why you're taking a class with certain professors. Think about everyone who's helped you become the person you are.





serious response is serious

 

[Danae00]

Hi, sometimes I let the stuff that people say get to me. Plus I have a very quick temper. I have gotten into arguments with professors in college for being racist and unfair. I have snapped on girlfriend for being stupid an annoying. I know I can't continue like this if I want to be successful in life. I will be starting medical school soon, and I know it will be a long journey of taking bull from everyone ( teachers, attendings, nurses etc) how can I put emotions aside and get through this? Why am I like this?

See a psychologist. Seriously. They are the experts in getting people to understand their own thinking processes and helping people come up with strategies for implementing change.

I swear that everyone should go to routine counselling.

 

[liveoak]

therapy. and don't be embarrassed about it

 

[Charles Darwin]

Cannabis?

 

[enantio1988]

To OP: I think that you're taking a good first step in reflecting on your actions. Better sooner than later! I agree with others on here who have suggested counseling or seeing a therapist. If this isn't an option, there are many self-help books that you can borrow from the library. Also, meditating, practicing yoga, and perhaps learning about principles of some peaceful religions like Buddhism, may also help tone down the temper that you describe. Ultimately, improving yourself takes time and effort; you are already on a good path by being aware of this!

 

[coyotelime]

Learn to not care (watch House, take notes)

+1, but don't let the sarcasm settle in until you're accomplished, otherwise people may take you for a dry facetious prick...

 

[mrwesticles]

I'm seeing a lot of blame being pointed at the people around you, but one common factor between all of the cases...