Although anger is a basic and functional human emotion, you may find that it becomes problematic for you and your relationships. You may find yourself:

• Feeling very angry for long periods of time
• Feeling ‘on edge’ and having a ‘short fuse’
• Having intense outbursts towards those around you
• Getting into conflict with others
• Excessively ruminating on events that have occurred
• Noticing intense and overwhelming physical reactions when you are feeling angry
• Finding that anger is the predominant (or only) emotion you are feeling

Remember that anger can manifest very differently in different people. You may find yourself more:

Outward directed
Shouting, throwing things, swearing, being physically aggressive, threatening and violent

Inward directed
Saying hurtful things towards yourself, punishing yourself or self-harming

Passive aggressive
Ignoring people, disengaging, sulking and being sarcastic

But in whichever you experience anger, it can have a very detrimental impact on your health and wellbeing. However, there are therapies that can help.