02/28/2026
Let’s talk about anger. Anger Is a secondary feeling, often driven by feelings of fear (anxiety), disrespect, guilt, shame, etc. Anger can be a positive and negative emotion.
1) What has anger stolen from you? Maybe a marriage? Your health? Time away from your kids or family?
-Did you know that anger actually drives you towards what arouses you unlike anxiety and depression?
-Did you know that is a conditioned response?
-did you know it can become a habit?
-Did you know long term stress hormones from anger can impact the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus? These areas are known for decision-making and memory.
Immediate actions to combat anger can include deep breathing, grounding techniques, and removing yourself from the situation until body is calm.
Long term actions include counseling combined with immediate actions. We cannot take anger out completely, but we can change how it affects you and how you respond (often explored during counseling).