Overcoming anger and irritability : a self-help guide using cognitive behavioral techniques / William Davies.

Originally published: 2000.

Includes bibliography and index.

What are irritability and anger? -- What makes us angry? -- Why am I not angry all the time? -- Constructing a system to explain irritability and anger -- Why don't other people feel angry at the things that bug me? -- Why isn't everybody irritated by the same things? -- Why am I sometimes more irritable than at other things? -- Is it always wrong to be angry? -- Getting a handle on the problem : the trigger -- Why do I get angry ?1 Appraisal/Judgement -- Why do I get angry? 2 beliefs -- Cats, camels and recreation : anger -- Putting the brakes on : inhibitions -- The bottom line : response -- "But I'm not always irritable, just sometimes : mood -- Testing your knowledge.

"Take control of your anger and improve your quality of life... contains a complete self-help program and monitoring sheets, based on clinically proven cognitive behavioral therapy, from a trusted mental-health practioner with experience in working with prisoners and those exhibiting extreme behaviors"-- Back cover.