What are Anger Issues?
Unchecked or misdirected anger can hurt an individual’s well-being and relationships. Anger that manifests as rage or violence, for example, can cause physical harm to oneself or others, as well as alienate loved ones. It is critical to recognize and address such anger issues to maintain one’s own and others’ well-being. Anger issues are patterns of uncontrollable rage that can lead to verbal or physical violence.
Signs & Symptoms of Anger Issues
Physical Symptoms
- Increased blood pressure
- Muscle tension
- Sweating
- Increased heart rate
- Shaking
- Dizziness
- Rapid Breathing
- Red face
- Stomach ache
- Hot face or neck
Psychological Symptoms
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Rage
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Frustration
- Stress
- Guilt
- The desire to harm oneself or someone else.
Causes of Anger Issues
Anger issues can be caused by a variety of factors, including family issues, stress, or unstable finances. Feelings of insecurity or a lack of self-worth can lead to people becoming defensive or jealous and lashing out angrily at others. Underlying medical conditions can also cause a person to be more irritable and angrier than usual. Depression, Alcohol Abuse, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar Disorders, ODD, and Grief are some underlying conditions that contribute to aggression.
How to Treat Anger Issues?
Treatment for anger issues typically consists of psychotherapy (talk therapy) aimed at changing thoughts about anger and aggression.
The goal of treating anger issues is remission, which means that your symptoms (anger outbursts) go away or that you improve to the point where only one or two mild symptoms remain. For those who do not achieve remission, a reasonable goal is to stabilize the person’s and others’ safety, as well as a significant improvement in the number, intensity, and frequency of anger outbursts
