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CHANDIGARH
Anger is a powerful emotion, and if it isn’t managed properly, it can be harmful to you and the people you care about. Arguments, physical battles, physical abuse, assault, and self-harm can all result from uncontrolled anger.
Anger’s physical repercussions
The body’s fight reaction is triggered by anger, fear, and anxiety. The adrenal glands secrete stress chemicals like adrenaline and cortisol, which flood the body. In preparation for physical effort, the brain shunts blood away from the intestines and into the muscles. The body temperature rises and the skin perspires when the heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing increase. The mind has become sharper and more concentrated.
Anger-related health issues
The persistent rush of stress hormones and associated metabolic changes that come with unchecked anger can eventually impair a variety of physiological systems.
Unmanaged anger has been related to a variety of immediate and long-term health issues, including:
- Headache
- Issues with digestion, such as stomach pain
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Blood pressure that is too high
- Eczema, for example, is a skin condition.
- Attack on the heart
- Stroke.
Alternatives to expressing anger in a healthy manner
Here are some ideas for how to vent your anger in a healthy way:
- If you’re losing control, take a break from the issue until you’ve calmed down.
- Recognize and accept the emotion as natural and necessary.
- Try to determine the specific reasons for your rage.
- Consider several ways for resolving the problem once you’ve discovered it.
- Get some exercise by going for a run or playing a sport.
- Talk to a trusted friend or family member about how you’re feeling.
- Anger management techniques that aren’t useful
Many people show their rage in destructive and improper ways, such as:
Wrath explosions — some people have limited control over their anger and have a tendency to erupt in fits of rage. Anger that is out of control can escalate to physical abuse or violence. A person who cannot control his or her temper can become estranged from his or her family and friends. Some people who go into fits of fury have low self-esteem and use their rage to manipulate others and feel strong. On the White Ribbon Australia website, see ‘What is violence against women?’ for more information.
Anger suppression — some people believe anger is an improper or “bad” emotion, thus they conceal it. Bottled rage, on the other hand, frequently leads to sadness and anxiety. Some people take out their bottled-up rage on innocent bystanders like children or pets.
