Hi,
I have a really short temper. When someone does one thing that upsets me, I get really angry. But I know this isn't right. So I want to know some ways on how to control my temper.
Any tips?

~Wolf

studies have shown that hitting stuff or yelling out your anger will make you feel better pretty quick but only make your temper worse in the long run. i've found that the best way to control your temper in the long run is meditate at least 1/2 an hour a day, get good exercise and eat right. stay away from red meat, caffiene and too much sugar. Try to stay positive. Think about the good qualities of the person that's made you mad or thing good things surrounding the situation that's pissed you off. Meditation is the most important thing. This is coming from a guy who had a doctor take his blood pressure when he was ten because my temper was so bad. Now I'm one of the most mellow people I know.

Give me some tips and advice on how I can control my temper and management anger. I get frustrated fairly easy lately and become angry. I don't want to be like this and want to gain control.

I only drink on occassion and in small quantities and I do not do drugs…so let's not bring this into an equation.

I often bite my nails when I get frustrated, too.
immediate ways: take many deep breaths. vision yourself smashing things. if possible, stay away from (or ignore) the source that's upsetting you until you can manage it better. vent it out on your blog =) music works pretty well too. chew gum, get a stress ball maybe? clench your fingers real hard (i love this becuase it feels like i'm strangling something or someone with all my might—physically: it lets out the tension in me when i get pissed)

long term way: run/jog (preferrably in a park when there's not too many people)

My boyfriend gets upset for almost anything! When he really loses his temper, it is pretty bad to the point that it scares me a little. I know he would never hurt me but i just hate his anger issues. Ive told him that he needs to do something about it because if he is like this now, how do i know what it will be like once we are married. What do you recommend?

Don't get married to someone with an anger issue. Sure you may think he may never hurt you, but people tend to change for better or worse over time. Don't take a chance with that. If he shows improvement for a whole year, then you can feel comfortable.

I learned this song in kindergarden and now i am graduating and my class wants to play it at graduation. Since we've been together since kindergarden.

i can't find the lyrics anywhere, but you might want to try downloading it and trying to figure out the lyrics from there.

Not a modern flat-panel TV, but an old analog non-DTV-ready TV set
I'm not a parent, but I know of someone whose 3-year old son did that.

How one would respond to this is entirely dependent upon the age of the child.

I've been really prone to arguments lately, and some little things set me off. I'm pissing off friends and family, and i can't control myself. Even my boyfriend is getting tired of listening to me…..

Find something you can focus on when you'd get mad. Like, find a rock and rub your thumb against it or use a stress ball. Just something to focus that energy on besides the argument. Try to explain your perspective more calmly by focusing on something else at first.

Or, have something to do with your mind. Count to 10, list the countries of Africa, whatever makes you think but not too hard…

Basically think of something else and get your mind cleared out before confronting anyone. Also, think about if it's worth it to point out or argue your point to someone…