If we realize it and become aware of it, then most probably we will be able to control it. This means we must allow our mind to stop, think, and reflect. That is one of the reasons modern psychiatrists recommend counting 10 when we are about to explode, and coming up with the ways to avoid the anger provoking situations in the first place. Now let us look at the religious remedies. First of all, almost all major religions of the world have identified anger as one of the major sins.
Anger is shown on the top of the list.
Jainism says that if you can control your anger, you should be able to control other destructive emotions too. Enough about the fundamentals. Let us talk about the application. We can attend lectures on swimming but not make any progress until we dive into the swimming pool and apply our knowledge. It is the same way with controlling anger.