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.

 

 

 

How to recognize and deal with anger

Can You recognize an angry face from these pictures?

Everyone knows what it feels like to be angry. But not everyone knows the causes, effects and ways to control anger. In other words every one manages angry differently.

 

Anger is an emotion related to one's psychological interpretation of having been offended, wronged, or denied and a tendency to react through retaliation. Anger can be described as a normal emotion that involves a strong uncomfortable and emotional response to a perceived provocation (Videbeck 2001). Anger usually develops in response to the unwanted actions of another person who is perceived to be disrespectful, demeaning, threatening or neglectful. Anger involves certain styles of thinking. For example,” my professor disrespects me in front of my classmate. He shouldn’t be so disrespectful!”  Data indicate that about 25 percent of anger incidents involve thoughts of revenge such as, “I am going to make fun of my professor.” 

The effect of anger in families is usually apparent in the way that members relate with one another. anger happens in daily life among family member.

There are several positive aspects of anger. Anger can be an appropriate response to injustice. For example, in the social movements for equality for blacks, the elderly and women, among others anger played a big role. Anger may also lead to better outcomes in business negotiations as well as an increased motivation to right the wrongs we see in the world. Anger tells others it is important to listen to us – that we feel agitated and it is wise to be alert to our words and actions. It may also lead to compliance by others. Strongly asserting that we were first in line at a store counter may lead to better service. Another example of the positive part of anger, children are more likely listen to us when we are angry. “Don’t play with matches!” when said angrily to a small child, can be lifesaving.