Do I need to see a child psychologist?

[funkmylife]

I think I need to be diagnosed with Anger Management Issues. I am so easily angered, I bite myself and scream and swear at the simplest things. I looked in a mirror and didn't like what I saw so I punched it and it smashed. It's mainly with my parents but I get pissed off at school too.

[jmr2191]

You don't have to have a clinical diagnosis to see a therapist. Most clients seen by clinical psychologists and other therapists are there for acute depression, interpersonal problems, etc. If you think seeing a therapist would help you feel better or find why you're acting out and resolve the issue, then do it. Therapy can't be productive unless you want it to be and are willing to for it.

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Yes sounds like you need psychiatrist , i went to Anger management
classes got certificate for completing classes, yes you should see
something in your area.. You got figure out what's making you angry
is it mom/ dad / peers at school etc. There is medication called "Trileptal"
it is number one drug for Anger , Bipolar

[xHoneyxBeex]

Yes, if you get angry easily and react in extreme ways such as harming yourself or other people, you definitely need to seek anger management. Although, you could have other issues as well that only a psychologist or therapist would be able to address. Talk to your parents about it, your behavior is not normal and it's not okay.

[funkmylife]

My parents know yet don't appear to care enough to do something about it. I've told my mom to take my to a psychologist but she thinks I'll blame her and that they'll put me in care which I said is highly unlikely.

[xHoneyxBeex]

That's ridiculous. Clearly you have issues that needs to be addressed. It's better to do something than to not do anything at all and risk your problems getting worse. She needs to realize that this is necessary.

[xHoneyxBeex]

Thanks for MH :)

[MysteriousFlower]

Do you know why you are angry? Surely there is a counsellor at school?, that is another alternative if you're mum refusing to take you to a psychologist. Can I ask how old you are? Maybe it could really just be you developing. But if you continue to hurt yourself then it is best to see a psychologist!.

[JulieXO]

If you feel like you need it, give it a try. It's a win-win- either the psychologists diagnoses you and gives you medicine to control your anger, or you will find out that you're fine, which is quite encouraging in my opinion :)