Anger Management

What is Anger?

Anger is an emotion that stems from a perceived threat or loss. Anger affects your body, emotions, behaviour and thoughts.

Mental signs of anger:

1. Obsessing over the situation

2. Having vengeful thoughts

3. Difficulty concentrating

Physical signs of anger:

1. Difficulty breathing

2. Rapid heart rate

3. Stomach ache

4. Headache

5. Shaking

6. Sweating

7. Feeling hot in the face/body

Emotional signs of anger:

1. Irritability

2. Sadness

3. Guilt

4. Numbness

5. Resentment

6. Isolation

Behavioral Signs of anger:

1. Pacing

2. Clenching fists

3. Hitting walls

4. Raising your voice

5. Passive aggression

Where to find help: SADAG Mental Health Line 011 234 4837 Suicide Crisis Line 0800 567 567 References: Kassinove, H., & Tafrate, R. C. (2002). Anger management: The complete treatment guidebook for practitioners. Impact Publishers. WARNING You may think that you recognize certain symptoms and/or disorders in yourself and others while reading this information! Please do not diagnose yourself because you will probably cause yourself unnecessary stress and distress. You are also, by law not allowed to make a diagnosis, as only registered Psychologists and Psychiatrists may do so.