Control anger before it controls you
WEBNov 3, 2023 · Anger is “an emotional state that varies in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage,” according to Charles Spielberger, PhD, a psychologist who specializes in the study of anger. Like other emotions, it is accompanied by physiological and biological changes; when you get angry, your heart rate and blood pressure go up, …
Anger - American Psychological Association (APA)
WEBAnger is an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something you feel has deliberately done you wrong. Anger can be a good thing. It can give you a way to express negative feelings, for example, or motivate you to find solutions to problems. But excessive anger can cause problems. Increased blood pressure and other physical ...
Understanding anger: How psychologists help with anger problems
WEBNov 1, 2017 · Psychodynamic therapy is an approach in which therapists help people use self-reflection to focus on the psychological roots of their emotional distress. Anger often goes hand-in-hand with other problems, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, or alcohol problems.
Strategies for controlling your anger: Keeping anger in check
WEBAnger can also lead to stress-related problems including insomnia, digestive problems and headaches. Anger can also contribute to violent and risky behaviors, including drug and alcohol use. And on top of all that, anger can significantly damage relationships with family, friends and colleagues. Strategies to keep anger at bay
In brief: Anger is sometimes a gift, the power of suppressing …
WEBMar 1, 2024 · Anger is (sometimes) a gift. While often perceived as a negative emotion, anger can sometimes help people achieve challenging goals, suggests research in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Researchers conducted five studies involving 1,020 participants in the United States and analyzed survey data from 1,405 respondents.
Anger across the gender divide - American Psychological …
WEBIn 1993, Thomas conducted the Women's Anger Study, a large-scale investigation involving 535 women between the ages of 25 and 66. The study revealed three common roots to women's anger: powerlessness, injustice and the irresponsibility of other people. While research has not yet suggested that different factors trigger men's anger, researchers ...
Anger: How to Recognize and Deal with a Common Emotion
WEBRelaxation is a great tool to deal with anger, since angry folks tense their muscles and develop headaches and stomach aches. Find a comfortable chair that will support the arms and legs, and a quiet time. Take deep breaths and focus on allowing the muscles to voluntarily relax.
How to keep anger from getting the best of you, with Howard …
WEBTogether, Dr. Kassinove and Dr. Tafrate have authored two books: Anger Management for Everyone: Ten Proven Strategies to Help You Control Anger and Live a Happier Life, and The Practitioner's Guide to Anger Management. Thank you both for joining me today. Howard Kassinove, PhD: Our pleasure. Raymond “Chip” Tafrate, PhD: Great to be here.
Want to achieve your goals? Get angry
WEBOct 30, 2023 · The effects of anger in spurring people to reach for and frequently achieve their goals were specific to situations where the goals were more challenging, according to Lench. Anger did not appear to be associated with reaching goals when the goals were easier, such as in the ski jump video game. Lench also noted that while anger was …
When anger's a plus - American Psychological Association (APA)
WEBMar 1, 2003 · Likewise, it is helpful to understand that anger is contextual and social, Tavris adds. When anger fails to fill a constructive framework, however, it can morph into undesirable expressions of the emotion, anger experts say. Anger externalized can turn into violence and aggression; anger internalized can cause depression, health problems and ...