Anger is not just an emotion. It actually triggers physical reactions in our bodies - including a rise in blood pressure, an increase in heart rate, and a rise in levels of adrenaline and noradrenaline.
If you are in a dangerous situation, these physical reactions can spur you on to action - and to keeping yourself (and others) safe.
However, if these reactions occur often, they can lead to permanent physical problems, such as heart disease. This is especially true for men, but it is also an issue for women who don’t control their anger by using effective anger management techniques.
As you can see, it makes sense to know how you react to situations. And, if you have a tendency to anger quickly, or you often let your anger get out of control, you may need to work on anger management techniques, work on
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- If anger is causing problems in your life (or if you have been ordered by a court to take anger management classes), you might want to consider these online anger management classes, which are certified for court-ordered participation...