Anger is a normal and impulsive reaction to danger. Our survival requires a certain amount of anger. However, when anger becomes intense and uncontrollable, it becomes a problem. Intense anger can be associated with several other mental issues like depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc. Alcohol abuse, alcohol withdrawal, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are also common causes that can aggravate anger. Physical symptoms of intense anger include hypertension, tachycardia, muscle tension, etc. Treatment of intense anger involves behavioral therapy, meditation, relaxation techniques, etc.
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I am stressed and neglected by my family. How should I manage my depression and anger?
Query: Hello doctor, I lost my dad. After that, I was stressed from my job and neglected by my family and my boyfriend. I tried to try to kill myself. I am depressed and have very poor anger management. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your situation. I can imagine how hard it is for you. Trauma and chronic stress create emotions that cloud our thinking and cause dysfunctional behavior. I would suggest you start psychotherapy. You can find a local therapist, or we can talk on... Read Full »
I get frustrated with negative thoughts and short temper. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I get frustrated even for very small things. I take too much stress before starting some work and thinking that it will not work and also my temper is becoming too high. Whenever I get angry I cannot control myself. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand it must be really hard for you to be in this situation. What you are describing looks like an anxiety disorder. There is nervousness in starting anything new because the mind has negative thoughts which overwhelm you and make you feel it might not work... Read Full »
I have intense anger issues. Is it due to bipolar disorder?
Query: Hello doctor, I m female, 21-year-old, 4 feet and 8invhes in height and 92 pounds in weight. I am suffering from a psychic problem. I think I have bipolar disorder, I get too angry, anxious, stressed, and get depressed soon. I will break every object when I get angry I will become out of mind at th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your situation, I can understand it must be really difficult for you right now. What you are describing looks more like depression with anxiety, for bipolar disorder there has to be episodes of Mania which can be diagnosed after complete eval... Read Full »