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Dr Shalini Kalia
Visualization of Anger
What thoughts, images , feelings and bodily sensations come into your awareness when you read the following word?
ANGER
Symptoms of Anger
How do you know when you are angry? List the symptoms of being angry.
Symptoms of Anger
Physical Signs Fast heart beat Sweating Shaking Clenched jaws Clenched fists Fast breathing Headaches Stomach aches Upset feeling in the stomach Tight chest Tense muscles Frowning, scowling Red face
Mental Signs Problems in concentrating Confusion Memory problems Thoughts of doing harm Angry thoughts Irritability Short tempered
Other Signs Yelling Swearing Withdrawing from others Throwing things Pacing
What is Anger?
Anger is an emotional state that varies in intensity from mild irritation to intense fury and rage. It is a completely normal, usually healthy human emotionbut when it gets out of control and turns destructive , it can lead to problems
Negative Effect
Fight or Flight
What happens to your body and mind when you get angry?
Body goes instantly into a series of mind-body reactions involving hormones, nervous system and muscles. This involves a release of hormone called adrenaline which increases heart rate, respiratory rate and BP. There is shortness of breath, flushing of skin, muscle rigidity and tightening in the jaw, stomach, shoulder and hands. Increased blood flow enters the limbs and extremities in preparation for physical action. This is called Fight or Flight response.
Expression of Anger
Anger
Violence, aggression and murder Consumption of alcohol and drugs
Chronic medications
Anger Management
The goal of anger management is to reduce both your emotional feelings and the physiological arousal that anger causes.