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Anger Management

Anger management helps to prevent and control anger, and it is a psycho-therapeutic program. Anger is a result of frustration or feeling blocked from something the subject feels is important. It can also be a defensive response to the feelings of vulnerability or underlying fear or powerlessness.

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I overreact a lot on trivial matters. How can I change myself?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old male and I have a partner of 19 years. We go along well. But my problem is that I overreact a lot on her actions. Like if she does not text me, my mood gets changed and I will be angry. But, I want to change myself. I want to change my attitude. I want to be more fr...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The first important thing in a relationship is that do not force her for anything and accept her however she is. Do not try to change her. Give her personal space. If you overreact then you may lose the love and respect for you. Spend some quality time with her and try...  Read Full »

My anger issues affect my personal and work life. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 44-year-old man, and I have been struggling with ongoing anger issues that are impacting both my personal and professional relationships. Unfortunately, I find myself frequently getting upset, especially with my wife and daughter, even for minor issues where they are not at f...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. Your anger issue is due to the stress related to your work. You may have a major depressive disorder due to a stressful life. There is non-pharmacological management to deal with depress...  Read Full »

I show extreme reactions to disruptions in order recently. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, Could my extreme reactions to disruptions in order, such as my son not following instructions or the misplacement of items, be indicative of obsessive-compulsive tendencies? How can I manage these reactions to prevent outbursts and reduce the guilt that I experience afterward? This h...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to provide expert opinion on your medical issues. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your problem, but you may not have obsessive-compulsive tendencies though it is difficult to say from the above details. But you have stre...  Read Full »

I feel suffocated at times and suffer from frequent mood swings. Do I have a bipolar disorder?

Query: Hello doctor, I fight with one decision and then I decide another thing at the end moment. I get agitated easily. I also cannot focus on my studies and think of suicide at times. I feel suffocated at times and suffer from mood swings. Am I Bipolar? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you are suffering from a major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. You should do exercises da...  Read Full »

My husband abuses me physically and mentally. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor, My husband abused me emotionally and physically for five years. He feels very low, sad and feels negative towards everything. He has self-pity. It happens for a few days to few weeks. After that, he starts having anger. Finding fault in everything especially in me. He has the habit of doi...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your husband may have depression or anger outburst problem. If your husband is abusing any substance like alcohol or cannabis, it can also cause the above issues. Your husband needs face to face psychiatrist consultation. His symptoms can be controlled with medication and...  Read Full »

My mother thinks I do not care for her after my marriage. Help.

Query: Hello doctor, I got married four months back this year, and my age is 29. I bought a safety glass for my wife since the oil spilled over her head while cooking. However, my mother stayed with me and cooked for me for eight years. And I did not buy safety glass for her. And my mother became angry tha...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. It will be difficult for you to manage both your mother and your wife. Your mother has difficulty accepting that you are going to give more love and importance to your wife, not your mother. It is the female nature of jeal...  Read Full »

I am anxious about my husband’s anger issues. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old female. I have severe anxiety due to my husband’s behavior. I do not know why he is always angry with me. We got married three years back and have a two-year-old kid. From the day of our marriage to till date, he is not talking with me properly. He will always face...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You need to talk about it to your husband. If that does not work, talk about it to his parents or in-laws so they can give you a reason for his behavior. Even you can take the help of his close friend or colleague w...  Read Full »

I have anger issues. Please suggest how to overcome this.

Query: Hello doctor, I have no medications. I knew there is something wrong with me. This incident happens too often for the same reason when my request is turned down or they do not obey. I get so mad and threatened, most often inflicting physical harm. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. You may have a borderline personality disorder. It is a type of personality nature. You may have a chronic feeling of emptiness, emotional outbursts, overwhelming behavior, and self-harming behavior. You mostly feel that...  Read Full »

I feel irritable and jealous, and have difficulty controlling my anger. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have felt uncomfortable and irritated for no reason for the past few weeks. Whenever I feel irritated I scratch my arm. This has been happening ever since I noticed the changes in myself; my appetite has reduced drastically. I feel nauseating, and sometimes I feel like fainting. I ha...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I appreciate you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I think that you may have a major depressive disorder. It can be due some underlying stress in your life. You need to learn to deal with it. I suggest you to do the fol...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing anger management problems for a long time. Can SSRIs help me overcome it?

Query: Hi doctor,I want medication to help with my anger something like SSRI. I have always had terrible anger management problems since I was young. However, it has gotten to a point where I need something to help me control myself. I break down constantly and take my anger out on my family and work colle...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I can understand your situation. You may have major depressive disorder due to chronic stress. Your depression gives you anger outbursts. There is non-pharmacological management for it, and you should try to follow the below guidelines to dea...  Read Full »

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