Been working with my therapist on anger management (specifically not yelling at my kids when I'm frustrated) and I managed a whole week without losing my cool. Had moments where I felt it building but actually took a break, went to another room, took some deep breaths. It's dumb but I'm proud of it. Kids are happier too. Gonna keep going.
That's huge. Seriously. The fact that you caught yourself before it got to yelling is already a win. A lot of guys never even try.
One week is solid but the real test is keeping it going when you're exhausted after a long day at work and one of the kids won't listen. That's when it gets hard.
How long have you been working with your therapist on this? I'm asking because I'm thinking about finally doing the same thing but keep talking myself out of it.
What technique are you using when you feel it coming on? Like do you leave the room or count or something else?
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Getting frustrated is normal. The fact that you're working on it instead of just accepting it as 'how you are' is what matters. Your kids will remember that you tried.