Introduction:
Anger is one of the basic emotions. It is an intense emotion you feel when something has gone wrong. It is normal to experience anger and something necessary to experience and express this emotion. However for some people anger becomes an issue when they experience it at the drop of a hat and react very strongly with people and emotions.
Signs/ Symptoms:
Anger is a powerful emotion and it can influence people's thoughts, behavior and actions. When we are angry our body goes through certain internal changes like:
- Increased energy levels
- Raise in body temperature
- Increase in blood pressure
Some physiological reactions include - a raised voice, clenched fist/jaw, frowning, physically trembling, rapid heartbeat, etc.
Causes:
Anger is often caused by a trigger, it could be a person or situation. At times it is rational and at many times it is an irrational experience.
Some common triggers are:
- Constantly Criticized by someone
- Being side-lined
- Fatigue
- Feeling insecure
- Failing at a task
- Expectations not being met
- Feeling of taken for granted
There are many causes/ triggers however the most frequent ones are listed here.
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