How can I relieve my anger problem?

Hi Dan. First I would like to tell you that I am very impressed that at such a young age you have recgonized this as a problem and are brave enough to ask for help. There are several things you can do. You have to find what works best for you. First, when you start to feel angry, before you let it build it and then you are overcome by the emotion, try to figure out exactly what you are angry about. Maybe you are upset with someone because they said something to you that was hurtful. Identify your source of anger. Do this immediately rather than waiting. Next, attempt to correct the situation. Go to the person who hurt you and talk to them. Let them know that you are upset. Rectify the cause of your anger. Do this within moments of becoming angry so that you are still able to confront the person with a clear head. Last, allow the person to apologize or explain. Be sure to listen to them and when you feel that you have been vindicated, move on. Resolve and let it go. There are other times when you may get angry about a situation. Concentrate on what the situation is that has upset you. Decide if there is anything you can do to change it. If it is out of your control, try to accept this and find peace knowing that you cannot change everything. If you find yourself upset with someone and you cannot get to them immediatley to let them know, find an outlet. Punch a pillow, run really fast, write it down, find something that makes you feel better. When you do finally get a change to confront the person, you will have a clear head and can talk to them without being mean. The important thing is to stop holding it in. It is ok to be angry sometimes. Sometimes anger can mask other feeling like sadness. Try to make sure you are really feeling anger before you act upon it. You can do this! It will be ok.