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Understanding Anger Issues: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Management
Anger becomes a problem when unmanaged — discover the root causes, warning signs, and proven ways to take back control.
What Exactly Are Anger Issues?
Anger is a normal, instinctual reaction to fears. Some anger is necessary for our biological survival; it only becomes a problem when you can’t manage it anymore and the anger leads to saying or doing things you don’t mean to.
Below, you can learn more about how to identify your triggers, and how to cope with your anger.
The Causes of Anger Issues
Sometimes anger develops as a symptom of something worse- an underlying disorder, such as alcohol use disorder or depression. Anger is not diagnosed as a disorder, but it is a known symptom of many potentially serious mental health disorders.
Some of the common causes of anger issues include:
Depression
If you have depression, you will likely have other symptoms, as well. These may include;
1. Irritability
2. Loss of energy
3. Feelings of hopelessness
4. Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
