TeenHealthFX - Answers - Angry And Scared

Anger / Question
Published: April 27, 2009

Dear TeenHealthFX,

TeenHealthFX, I recently realized that i cant seen to control my anger. A lot of things are going on and i keep feeling the urge to hurt myself or somebody else. I don't know what to do but I really need help--angry and scared

Signed: Angry And Scared

Dear Angry And Scared,

TeenHealthFX thinks that it is very important for you to meet with a mental health professional as soon as possible. It is important that you let your parents, school counselor, or any other trusted adult know how you are feeling so that a consultation can be arranged with a therapist. You may be dealing with certain environmental factors that are influencing your mood, or you could be dealing with a mood disorder such as depression or bipolar that is contributing to your anger and your urges to hurt yourself or others. Either way, a therapist can determine what the main contributing factors are to these thoughts and feelings and can work with you on developing an effective treatment plan to address these issues. Treatment may include individual therapy, family therapy, medication management, or come combination of the three depending upon the therapist’s diagnosis of the situation.

FX understands how frightening these thoughts and urges must be to you, so we do strongly encourage you to seek out help for yourself right away. Know that things can get better – you just need to start by reaching out for help from the adults around you.

If you live in northern New Jersey and need help finding a therapist you can call the Access Center from Atlantic Behavioral Health at 973-247-1400. Outside of this area you can log onto the US Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website for referrals in your area. You can also contact your insurance company to get a list of in-network mental health providers or check with your school social worker or psychologist to get a list of referrals in your area.

If you get to the point that you are seriously considering suicide or are afraid of your impulses then you need to seek help immediately. You can call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room. In northern New Jersey you can also call the crisis hotline from Morristown Memorial hospital at 973-540-0100. Outside this area call the Suicide & Crisis Hotline, 1-800-999-9999, 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Signed: TeenHealthFX