Here's a simple way to test yourself to see if this experience might be helpful to you.
(Please rate yourself according to the following scale with "1" being the least frequent occurrence and "6" as the most frequent.)

1-Never; 2-Rarely; 3-Sometimes; 4-Routinely; 5-Frequently; 6-Almost Always.

1. When I'm really angry, I just want to argue or scream at someone. ________
2. I feel that I make things worse when I express my anger. _______
3. When someone is angry with me, I feel confused and afraid, and tend to want to avoid the other person. ________
4. When others are angry at me, I feel that I am at fault and like a failure. ______
5. When I deal with my boss or someone in authority, I feel very nervous and uncertain about how to approach him/her. _______
6. When I communicate with a person in authority, I usually "kiss up" and apologize for bothering them. ________
7. When a coworker asks me to do something, I will say "Yes" even when I want to say "No." _________
8. When I ask a coworker or friend to do something for me, I am more concerned about getting what I want than with the feelings of the other person. _______
9. When I'm meeting new people, I can talk too much and come on pretty strong. ______
10. I really need to change the way I talk with my partner/family. ______

 

Add your scores and interpret them for yourself using the following scale:

• If you scored a total of 10–20, you may have acquired some social and communication skills that serve you well. You may enjoy anger management classes as an enriching experience.
• If you scored a total of 21–40, you could benefit from anger management work. You are somewhat satisfied with your relationships, but might like to gain greater facility in expressing your real desires and needs.
• If you scored a total of 41–60, you have found the right website! You may be experiencing difficulty in your relationships and may have some uncertainty about your ability to learn new techniques. It is entirely possible to learn to understand your communication style and gain new, more satisfying relational skills.