Table of contents:
- What are some common characteristics of people with anger control problems?
- What are the emotional symptoms of an anger control problem?
Getting angry is a way of expressing strong, aggressive emotions, which can start with frustration, disappointment, or resentment. In some cases, being angry is good for your health, because anger helps reduce irritation and calm your emotions. Getting angry is a normal feeling, but it can have a devastating effect if you don't express your anger properly, or have anger handling problems. The emotions of anger are neither good nor bad, but they can cause problems with the way you handle and express them.
A person who has trouble controlling their anger can cause misunderstandings and lead to confrontational behavior. People with anger management problems have a harder time being aware of their expressions or how they affect other people.
What are some common characteristics of people with anger control problems?
People with anger control issues often have intense reactions when confronted with their anger, such as:
- Difficulty feeling calm and controlling feelings of anger.
- Frequent quarrels with friends, relatives or coworkers with the same problem that trigger anger.
- Be quick and rude to minor problems. They tend to have abusive behavior towards minor problems, such as spilling water or being accidentally hit by someone on the road.
- Hit a specific object, such as a wall or table, door, to release anger.
- Accusing others of disrespecting or showing negative behavior towards them.
- Having a feeling of frustration with the action during an argument. Sometimes, you feel sorry for what you have done.
- Unconsciously breaking objects, such as glass or windows during anger.
- Angry for no particular reason.
- Feeling very angry about past events or people from the past.
- Reacting to certain situations with excessive anger.
- Often feels alert when having interactions with other people.
- Have physical symptoms such as high blood pressure, headache, fatigue, pressure in the head or sinus cavity, heart palpitations or tightness in the chest.
What are the emotional symptoms of an anger control problem?
You may feel a lot of feelings and emotions mixed with your anger and you are always obsessed with them. These emotions can be a symptom of certain mental health conditions resulting in a lack of anger control. If you have had the following feelings several times and they become serious, you should consider seeing a doctor:
- Depression
- Paranoia
- Frustration
- Restless
- Lack of sleep
- Social isolation
- Mood swing
The problem of dealing with anger can have many short and long term effects, such as damaging relationships with close people, friends and other social relationships, or even hurting your body by affecting your health. If you suspect you have a problem with anger control, or someone tells you, consult your doctor immediately to find the best treatment for your case.
