Anger
Anger is one of our most basic human emotions and is related to our response to threats. Feeling angry in certain situations is normal, but feeling angry all the time can cause significant problems in social, work, and family life. Anger can also trigger physical symptoms like an increased heart rate and high blood pressure. Mild anger may be caused by fatigue, stress , irritability, grief , or sadness .
Signs that anger may be a problem is:
- Often holding in anger
- Getting into fights with friends and family often
- Threatening to hurt other people or damage property
- Feeling like you cannot control your anger
- Having problems with the law
When left unaddressed, anger can cause depression , low self-esteem , eating disorders, substance use problems , or self-harm .
How is anger treated?
How is anger treated?
Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)
can be effective in helping individuals explore sources or anger and finding better ways to control it. Additionally, mindfulness
can be helpful to calm anger in the moment when it occurs.
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