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   An·ger

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   noun

   • 1. a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility: "she could barely restrain her anger at this comment"

   verb

   • 1. fill (someone) with anger; provoke anger in: "she was angered by his terse answer"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old Norse angr ‘grief’, angra ‘vex’. The original use was in the Old Norse senses; current senses date from late Middle English.

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   How can you deal with anger in a healthy way?

   • Exercise can help calm your nerves and reduce anger. Go for a walk, ride your bike, or hit a few golf balls. Anything that gets your limbs pumping is good for your mind and body.

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   What are some of the causes of anger?

   • Anger comes from a variety of sources and can vary widely. Some common anger triggers include: personal problems, such as missing a promotion at work or relationship difficulties In other cases, an anger problem may be caused by early trauma or events in a person’s life that have shaped their personality.

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   What are the consequences of anger?

   • Anger, also known as wrath or rage, is an intense emotional state involving a strong uncomfortable and non-cooperative response to a perceived provocation, hurt or threat.A person experiencing anger will often experience physical effects, such as increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and increased levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline.

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   How does anger impact mental and physical health?

   • Anger is a completely normal and typically healthy emotion. However, it can be detrimental to both your emotional and physical health when you lose control of it. When you are angry your body goes through some physiological and biological changes. Your heart rate quickens and your blood pressure spikes.

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3. www.verywellmind.com › what-is-anger-5120208Anger: Characteristics, Complications, and Causes - Verywell Mind

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   Jul 5, 2023 · Anger is an intense emotion you feel when something has gone wrong or someone has wronged you. It is typically characterized by feelings of stress, frustration, and irritation. Everyone feels anger from time to time. It’s a perfectly normal response to frustrating or difficult situations.

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   Anger can hijack the ability to think clearly, leading to poor judgment and decision-making. It’s often at the root of substance use disorder, domestic violence, abuse and other...

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5. www.apa.org › topics › angerAnger - American Psychological Association (APA)

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   Anger is an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something. It can give you a way to express negative feelings or motivate you to find solutions, but excessive anger can harm your physical and mental health.

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   Anger becomes the predominant feeling behaviorally, cognitively, and physiologically when a person makes the conscious choice to take action to immediately stop the threatening behavior of another outside force. Anger can have many physical and mental consequences.

7. www.apa.org › topics › angerControl anger before it controls you

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   • Relaxation. Simple relaxation tools, such as deep breathing and relaxing imagery, can help calm down angry feelings. There are books and courses that can teach you relaxation techniques, and once you learn the techniques, you can call upon them in any situation.
   • Cognitive restructuring. Simply put, this means changing the way you think. Angry people tend to curse, swear, or speak in highly colorful terms that reflect their inner thoughts.
   • Problem solving. Sometimes, our anger and frustration are caused by very real and inescapable problems in our lives. Not all anger is misplaced, and often it’s a healthy, natural response to these difficulties.
   • Better communication. Angry people tend to jump to—and act on—conclusions, and some of those conclusions can be very inaccurate. The first thing to do if you’re in a heated discussion is slow down and think through your responses.

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   Jun 7, 2022 · Key points. An estimated 90 percent of aggressive incidents are preceded by anger. Anger is largely perceived as a secondary emotion. Anger shows up when a person feels the need to defend...

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   Feb 7, 2024 · Anger is a natural, instinctive response to threats. Some anger is necessary for our survival. Anger becomes a problem when you have trouble managing it, causing you to say or do things...