Anger is a normal human emotion in which one feels upset or annoyed because of something wrong or bad. When anger it is managed properly it is not a problem, but if anger is expressed in harmful ways, or persists over a long period of time, it can lead to serious issues with relationships, and can cause other psychological issues which can negatively impact your life.

Excessive anger can lead to other issues, including drug and alcohol abuse, alienation, and depression. In some cases, anger can lead to violence and other forms of abuse if not properly controlled. Anger becomes a problem when it creates trouble for you with your relationships, your work, your health, day to day living, or the law. In these cases it is important to seek professional intervention in order to assist with anger management.

Triggers of angry reactions can include:

• High stress levels 
• External events (such as traffic jam)
• Internal events (such as trauma) 

Understanding your anger triggers for management

Anger management revolves around understanding your anger and why it occurs. It is about learning and practicing better ways of expressing your anger, and knowing how to prevent it from occurring or getting out of hand.

At HD Psychologists, we treat excessive levels of anger in both individual and group therapy sessions.