Effects Of Anger

 

This image of  the brain shows the junction of the Ancient Brain and the Limbic System. It is a group of cell collection entities important in Anger--the Hippo campus, Hypothalamus, and the Amygdala. Together they help regulate emotions and memory. Individuals operating out of their Omnibus Brain possess a Hippo campus which is ever vigilant in bringing into awareness "common sense" things to do and not do for self-protection; develops clues for how to recognize relatively safe/unsafe circumstances; and forms new memories related to avoiding the problematic.

There are a few potential health consequences of anger. When we become angry, the autonomic nervous system (sympathetic and parasympathetic) is aroused. For example, the first time you discovered your wife secret’s affair your sympathetic nervous system reacts to the perceived situation. These physiological reactions can lead to increases in cardiovascular responding, in respiration and perspiration, in blood flow to active muscles and in strength. As the anger persists, it will affect many of the body’s systems, such as the cardiovascular, immune, digestive and central nervous systems. This will lead to increased risks of hypertension and stroke, heart disease, gastric ulcers, and bowel diseases, as well as slower wound healing and a possible increased risk of some types of cancers.

Finally, some evidence suggests that violent video games and, perhaps, listening to angry music with violent lyrics may fuel anger and aggression in some people. A few steps people can take when dealing with anger among family members or friends. It is easier when dealing with anger with strangers then family or fiends. With a strangers, it is easiest to use strategies of avoidance such as escape, relaxation, cognitive restructuring and assertive expression.

Directly facing all problems may not be the best solution. Sometimes, avoiding an interaction that is likely to lead to anger is best. For example, allow a spouse to deal with an unfair store clerk or a disruptive child. Relaxation is a great tool to deal with anger. Take deep breaths and focus on allowing the muscles to voluntarily relax for people who like music, Soft music often helps. Recognize that others do good and bad things. This is also a way to solve problem with direct related family members.