Is it normal for a therapist to debunk anger issues?

Last week I went to my therapist for our weekly meeting. We ended up on the topic of anger. I do know that I have anger issues. Whenever I get angry, I snap and will yell, throw things, shut people down, and I want to hurt other people, literally. I don't mean that I just get mad and fume a little. I actually feel like I lose control.

My therapist told me that I don't have anger issues, but that I just have anger. I tried to explain to her the difference and she refused to accept it and just continued to tell me that all the things I did were normal. I don't agree with that.

Is this normal for a therapist to try to force that idea into my head even though it isn't true?

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Based on 23 votes (2 yes)
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  • mysistersshadow

    Some therapists are crazier than there clients.

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  • RoseIsabella

    Maybe you need to find another therapist? Maybe not? I don't know enough about your conundrum to form any real opinions or make any sound judgments.

    https://youtu.be/zN-GGeNPQEg

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  • Ellenna

    Your therapist has respect issues! Look for another one who'll take your serious issues seriously: it sounds as if she's not capable of dealing with your anger so downplays it, but you know better about your own feelings and behaviour than she does.

    Are you positive you weren't misunderstanding her, and that she was accepting the anger itself as normal, but not what you do with that anger?

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  • ........

    Yes, some therapist i wonder where they get their
    license to practice and yes you have anger issues
    your therapist should refer you to anger management
    The place i go to will go to the extreme to help
    people they also offer anger management classes
    i graduated from anger management classes and i
    can say my anger is pretty much under control
    i do recommend one thing, do not feed into other
    people who piss you off, just tell them karma is
    a bitch and they will leave you alone.

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  • Brett_Keane_Individual

    I have anger issues. I beat my wife constantly situation.

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