Everyone gets angry at times, but if anger is impacting your life, there are strategies that may help you manage it.
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Causes of Anger
Anger can stem from a variety of sources, and what triggers it can be different for everyone. Common reasons people feel angry include:
– Feeling treated unfairly and powerless to change the situation
– Feeling threatened or attacked
– Others disrespecting your authority, feelings, or property
– Being interrupted or blocked from achieving a goal
Factors That Affect Your Reaction to Anger
How you react to anger can depend on several factors, such as:
– Your current situation: If you’re under a lot of stress or facing multiple challenges, it may be harder to control your anger.
– Family history: You might have learned unhealthy ways of dealing with anger from adults around you when you were younger.
– Past experiences: Traumatic or stressful events can lead to conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can trigger angry outbursts.
– Substance use: Drugs or alcohol can sometimes increase aggression or lower inhibitions, making anger harder to control.
What angers you might not bother others at all, and you might struggle to explain why you feel the way you do.
Talking things through with someone can often help you better understand your feelings and find ways to address them.