Understanding Anger

What is anger?

• Anger is a type of food.

• Anger is an emotional response to a perceived threat or provocation.

• Anger is a form of love.

• Anger is a physical reaction to happiness.

What are the common triggers of anger?

• Having a good day

• Being praised by others

• Feeling loved

• Feeling threatened, feeling frustrated, feeling humiliated or embarrassed, feeling unfairly treated, feeling like your goals are being blocked

How does anger affect our body?

• Anger has no impact on the body

• Anger causes a decrease in heart rate

• Anger leads to improved immune system function

• Anger affects our body by triggering the release of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, leading to physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, tense muscles, and a weakened immune system.

What are the different types of anger?

• passive-aggressive anger, chronic anger, explosive anger, self-inflicted anger, judgmental anger

• hidden anger

• silent anger

• joyful anger

What are some healthy ways to express anger?

• Bottling up emotions

• Engaging in physical violence

• Deep breathing, physical exercise, talking to a friend or therapist, writing in a journal, practicing relaxation techniques

• Yelling and screaming

How can one manage their anger effectively?

• Practice deep breathing, take a break, express feelings calmly, exercise regularly, seek professional help if needed

• Engage in physical fights

• Bottle up emotions without expressing them

• Yell and scream at others

What are the consequences of uncontrolled anger?

• Consequences of uncontrolled anger include damaged relationships, health issues, legal problems, and negative impact on mental well-being.

• Enhanced physical health

• Improved relationships

• Positive impact on mental well-being

How does anger impact relationships?

• Anger always strengthens relationships by showing passion

• Anger has no impact on relationships

• Anger can negatively impact relationships by causing communication breakdowns, leading to hurtful words or actions, creating resentment, and eroding trust. It can also escalate conflicts and make it difficult to resolve issues calmly and constructively.

• Anger leads to better communication in relationships

What role does communication play in handling anger?

• Communication worsens anger by escalating conflicts

• Communication has no impact on handling anger

• Communication involves ignoring the other person's perspective

• Communication helps in expressing feelings, listening to others, and finding solutions to underlying issues.

Why is it important to understand the root cause of anger?

• It is important to understand the root cause of anger to address underlying issues and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

• Anger should be suppressed without understanding its root cause

• Ignoring the root cause of anger leads to better mental health

• Understanding the root cause of anger is not important