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Anger is a commonly experienced emotion that ranges from rage to mild annoyance. Misplaced anger can be problematic and dysfunctional, and can harm reationships. Suppressed anger can have significant impact on a person's physical well-being.
Types of anger can include:
- Outward Can include behavior like being physically or verbally abusive, cursing, shouting, throwing or breaking things
- Inward Can include negative self talk, self harm, isolation or denying yourself things that make you happy
- Passive Can involve indirect, subtle expressions of anger like the silent treatment, sarcasm, sulking and making snide remarks
Triggers - The Causes
- Substance abuse
- Mental health conditions
- Genetic factors
- Trauma related triggers
- Family and environmental influences
- Personality traits and expectations
Symptoms - What it looks like
- Verbal or physical abuse
- Increased blood pressure or heart rate
- Irritability, frustration, rage
- Temper tantrums
- Arguments or fighting
- Throwing things
Treatment - The way to healing
- Relaxation techniques
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Family therapy Psychodynamic therapy
- Depression, anxiety or ADHD medications (if diagnosed with these conditions)
- Anger management classes
- Support groups Identify warning signs
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