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Do you find that people sometimes comment that you look, sound, or act angry?

Do you sometimes wonder why relatively small things in life make you more angry than they should?

Have you ever regretted your actions after an episode of anger?

Do you sometimes feel angry and not know why?

Do you sometimes find yourself engaging in road rage?

When angry, does the anger seem to take control of you, almost so that you feel like a different person?

If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you may have an issue with anger management. We are happy to help.

Yes. Anger is an important emotion, just like every other emotion. When we feel anger, it could be a sign of unmet needs, threatened needs (such as the need for safety, food, shelter, etc.), or that a boundary of some kind has been crossed. It is important to pay attention to our anger to understand key information about our environment, and there is a way to do this without having our anger completely take us over and cause more harm than good.

Not necessarily. Anger is a part of everyday life, and we all experience it. However, the intensity and frequency of our anger, especially if it’s causing additional problems for us, can sometimes indicate deeper, unresolved emotional issues. Working with a trained mental health professional can help shed light on the possible sources of excessive anger.

Excess anger, whether chronic or acute, puts stress on several of the body’s systems, including the digestive, immune, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems. Acute anger increases the risk for gastric ulcers, strokes, and cardiac events.

If you think you may have a problem with anger, then you most likely do. Learning about emotions and their practical functions can help you manage not only your anger, but also all the other emotions that come with the stressors of everyday life, such as anxiety and depression. Being mindful of what is happening with you creates the psychological distance you need to adopt more healthy alternative perspectives which can assist you in navigating life’s inevitable unexpected twists and turns.