What's the best way to handle anger?

When you're angry, you can deal with your feelings through:

• Expression. This is the act of conveying your anger. Expression ranges from a reasonable, rational discussion to a violent outburst.
• Suppression. This is an attempt to hold in your anger and possibly convert it into more constructive behavior. Suppressing anger, however, can cause you to turn your anger inward on yourself or express your anger through passive-aggressive behavior.
• Calming down. This is when you control your outward behavior and your internal responses by calming yourself and letting your feelings subside.

Ideally, you'll choose constructive expression — stating your concerns and needs clearly and directly, without hurting others or trying to control them.