I’m taking an anger-management course online because I’ve lost my temper a couple of times in the past year and feel very ashamed. Brené Brown’s books help, but I would like to believe that I’m not ...

Don’t Lose Your Temper isn’t named as a cautionary reminder to keep your angry outbursts in check, but its caution is about something that’s just as difficult to control – a chocolate temper.

Ask A.J. is Slate’s new advice column on addiction, recovery, and how to hate yourself less. Submit a question here. It’s anonymous! Dear A.J., I’m taking an anger-management course online because ...