Being a teenager is quite difficult: there are many responsibilities, studies, the need to decide on a future, the desire to stand out among peers, and the aspiration for adults to consider your opinion as equal. And often there is not enough strength to cope with all of this. Frequently, emotional experiences manifest as anger and irritation, after which you feel pangs of conscience. Our society encourages the suppression of feelings (both excessive joy and sadness) — you must always be calm and composed, that is, convenient for those around you. Perhaps, in response to your experiences, you were told something like "stop seeking attention," "don't make a mountain out of a molehill," or "just be a man." However, you cannot hide your feelings forever. This will lead you to become even more explosive, conflictual, intolerant of others, unsociable, or alienated. This workbook is designed to help you learn to express your emotions, not suppress them, while also not appearing inadequate or pushing people away with outbursts of anger or irritation.
"Many young people are unhappy and live like this for years, simply because they do not even entertain the thought that they may have issues with anger. It is not easy to acknowledge one's imperfections, including uncontrolled outbursts of anger. Teenagers feel that any problems, failures, or lack of skills only confirm their inferiority, so they try to hide their flaws and deny their existence."
