All About Outrage

From the material in this article you will receive useful information about indignation and find out what it is. You will understand what it means to resent and for what reason this feeling manifests itself. Learn what you need to do to deal with it.

In psychology, to show a feeling of indignation means to be extremely indignant, to experience strong dissatisfaction with something, someone or yourself. There is no anger, anger, hostility, contempt in this feeling, no degrading behavior directed at another person or group of people.

With indignation, thinking actively works. The person asks the following questions:

• How could this happen?
• Why didn’t I realize that this could happen?
• Why did they do this?

Resentment is the wrath of a decent, noble man. The feeling is quite strong and inherent in people with a keen understanding of justice, as well as those who want to prove their truth at all costs. Physiologically, it may have the following symptoms:

• heart palpitations;
• adrenaline rush;
• facial redness;
• muscle tension;
• sensation of a lump in the throat, etc.

The definition of the word "resentment" can be described as the state of a person who is not pleased. The individual feels disdain or disappointment about what he considers wrong, offensive, or unjust. At the same time, it is a protest, a rejection of what is happening, a desire to change and arrange everything so that it turns out what a person wants.

This spiritual disharmony is an assessment of the event:

• I don’t do that;
• adequate people do not do this;
• it is not normal.

Resentment happens different in saturation depending on the strength of the manifestation. It can be recognized when a person expresses his dissatisfaction through spoken words. This state of mind can sometimes be expressed through strong emotional boil. Being a simplified form of anger, it is always noticeable in facial expression, movements and intonation. To notice it in yourself is quite easy, it is more difficult not to give in to its expression.

Resentment happens in response to disappointing events. It can occur in response to the following actions:

• the individual behaves carelessly towards another person;
• his statements or actions violate the moral convictions of the person;
• a person discriminates against the rights of another, insults with unethical words or behavior;
• the individual acts unfairly towards someone or treats someone badly.

All this leaves behind a strong negative consequences.

Resentment may arise over inability to achieve a goal and it turns to itself, arising motivated by powerlessness due to the inability to help or achieve the desired result. For example, a doctor cannot cure a hopeless patient, although he really wants to.

Here are some more examples of situations that may cause this uncomfortable feeling:

• we agreed that he should not do so;
• the same betrayal, how dishonorable;
• he is late all the time;
• she tricked me.

As a result of man feels hurt by the actions or point of view of other people who allow themselves such behavior. For himself, a person considers such actions unacceptable. Examples:

• I myself could never break the agreements;
• it never crossed my mind to betray anyone;
• I am a punctual person, I always come at the appointed time;
• under any circumstances I will not deceive anyone.

Since people tend to make mistakes, they may not be aware that they are making mistakes. If the situation is perceived at the subconscious level, the person can see the mistakes of others, while not noticing such errors in himself. So it manifests itself psychological defense. In this case, the indignant individual is not aware of destructive thoughts and behavior in himself, because, having recognized them in himself, he would have to equate himself to bad people, while he does not consider himself to be such.

If you are caught up in this negative feeling, then you should know what needs to be done to deal with it on time. This is possible if you understand and realize what is happening to you at the moment. Be aware of how you feel and for what reason - this will help to understand the true reasons for your indignation.

Since indignation is an indicator that we do not like something, when it manifests itself, we can understand the following:

• we want something;
• something does not suit us;
• we should do something.

In this case, indignation is a very useful thing. Our task is his to regulate. Consider how this can be achieved.

The next time this feeling visits you, do not rush to express it to other people. Realize what touched you for the living, taking into account the following scheme:

• first, an event occurs;
• further in the head appears his mental interpretation;
• after there is a behavioral reaction.

Often human behavior occurs patterned and automatically based on previous beliefs, so they can’t always track their reactions. For example, once a person received positive reinforcement when using indignation and now applies it every time at other similar events. Only situations are different, like people. Therefore, choose a tactic of behavior depending on what is happening at the moment.

Since some people tend to insist on their own, they can respond to the indignation expressed in their address with a more serious negative emotion. Others will create an intolerable atmosphere for the individual who has expressed it.

Therefore, before voicing what is boiling, it will be appropriate to assume what the consequences of your indignation may be. If the feedback is supposed to be negative, change your strategy and try to direct the situation in a peaceful direction.

Try to be respectful to the person, regardless of the words spoken by him. He is sure that there are serious reasons for what he voices. Find them out. Then explain what caused your dissatisfaction. A person has the right to know information regarding what causes this feeling in you.

Resentment Tactics:

• tactfully and politely tell the person about your feeling;
• explain the reason for it with correct words, do not offend for the living and do not insult with words;
• make it clear to the individual that your emotional reaction is information for him, not an offer to cross swords.

Tell people about your indignation, but don’t “throw” it at them - it’s useful, it helps them understand you better. Since there is no reproach and collision with this, they will listen to you with pleasure. This is a very correct transfer of information to the person who is listening to you, and therefore he is ready to meet you.

In modern society, decent people adhere to ethical behavior and observe the rules of morality. As a result, they may not express their emotions openly.

Therefore, in order not to accumulate uncomfortable sensations and at one point not to begin to boil, you should practice before they appear.

Procedure:

• some time after an unpleasant event has occurred, draw conclusions about it;
• think that in a similar situation the next time you would like to think, feel and do differently;
• come up with alternative thoughts and actions that you will try next time.

Remember that expressed emotions over time only further reinforce such behavior and enhance the re-manifestation of feelings. Therefore, instead of expressing negative emotions at other people, it is better to walk, squat, and take any other action that is compatible with the situation.

In the next video you will learn what indignation is from an esoteric point of view.