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    How can I help my 18 year old son control his anger issues?

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    My son has always had angry outbursts from a little boy but the last 5 years have got worse.. He is an amazing person with a beautiful son and girlfriend but he seems to treat the ones who love him and do everything for him Like crap, so much so that his girlfriend wants to leave him , so now his depressed as well as angry and it's heart breaking. It's like he has all these emotions but doesnt know how to control them… One minute he is normal and happy then he will flip his lid if he can't find his wallet or something , he will Blame every one else for losing it and get so angry and abusive ? Its really hurtful, then when he finds it his normal again ,, then he gets hyperactive and starts acting out of control like a 10 year old , he gets so excited that he actually play fights with you but end up really hurting someone ,, and he won't stop even when I'm screaming at him to stop.. I'm just shocked and heartbroken that his like this.. Does he need counceling or medication . Help me.
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    Wyley Hargraves

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    I'm passionate about helping families, couples and individuals with the pressure of life, no matter where the difficulties originate. In therapy we find the source … View Profile

    I can hear your frustration in your sons behavior as there is alot going on. 18 year old males are very complex individuals and no two are alike. Currently it sounds like he has the responsibilities of a MAN but the emotional maturity of a teenager, that creates alot of internal conflict. Counselling could help him enormously if he connects with his counsellor; as the ‘Theraputic relationship’ is one of the key factors in helping your son to understand this internal conflict. Finding a positive male role model is also benificial as much of what people do is what people have observed. Certainly there is much more to be said on this topic of 18 year old male behavior, however general information usually isn't as helpful as specific answers to specifc questions. If your son has had angry outbursts from an early age there may be unresolved isses from his childhood that would be helpful for him to discuss with a professional he trusts.

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    Mary-Anne Wallace

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    Working with individuals and couples including FIFOI possess a Masters degree and am registered with the Psychology Board of Australia with endorsement in the area … View Profile

    I fully support the excellent advice given above. I would also suggest that you and his partner also see a counsellor. This would enable you to learn strategies for responding to his behaviour in the most appropriate way as well as how to set boundaries. There are things you can learn that will help give him the message that his behaviour is not ok. It might also help him if he feels you are there to support the changes that he is making and joining in the process of change.

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