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Intense Anger

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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My son is short-tempered. How to reduce his anger?

Query: Hi doctor, My son is very aggressive and sensitive, short temper, and gets panicky, hyper, and angry quickly. He could not listen to any good suggestions or guidance. He does not have mental resistance. However, he is very sincere about his studies. He has got 83% marks in his studies. Now, he is p...  Read Full »


Dr. Padmapriya Chandran

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your son suffered from viral encephalitis at a very young age, which could have been a significant insult to the growing brain. The irritability and anger outbursts are a result of post-encephalitis sequelae. It can be controlled with medications. I suggest tablet Oxeto...  Read Full »

My 7-year-old son has anger issues. How to make him calm and responsible?

Query: Hello doctor,My son is 7 years old. He gets angry soon. He argues for even small things with his friends. I noticed this habit in him when he was talking with his friends yesterday. He always thinks about himself and seems to be a dominating person. How to make my child a calm and responsible person...  Read Full »


Dr. Veerabhadrudu Kuncham

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Some tips can help your son develop calmness and responsibility. It is an important aspect of his emotional and social development. Here are some strategies you can try to address his anger, argumentativeness, and dominance: Lead by example:...  Read Full »

Why does my 15-year-old son show a lot of anger?

Query: Hello doctor, My 15 year old son is showing a lot of anger and aggressiveness. Please see his attached files for the details. I want your second opinion. I need your opinion on the possible treatment of my son to reduce his extreme angriness, lack of patience, and restlessness. His exams are around ...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen all the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would like to know a more detailed history of your son: 1. Since when is he having such behavior? 2. You also mentioned that he is very sincere about his study, and his behavior i...  Read Full »

I overreact and cannot concentrate on my studies. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I think I am suffering from depression. I cannot pinpoint the exact moment when the symptoms started but what I feel is I have been betrayed by my friends too much of a time. I have started overreacting to even superficial matters. Matters that could have been completely ignored. For ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may be suffering from insecurity in your relationship. Be yourself whatever you are. Do not think about what people will think about you. Everyone is going to judge whatever you do either good or bad. Only remember one thing that does not do anything that intent...  Read Full »

I get angry easily and have lost interest in everything. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 58 years old male. I get angry at the drop of a pin. One single nerve in my left forearm pains like hell for two to three seconds. I have no stamina to walk. The area in my trousers around thread knot area gets brown for six months or so. I have lost interest in everything. Curren...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Sudden onset of anger could occur due to underlying mood disturbance. This can be due to depression or may be due to poor impulse control. If you have sudden onset anger with poor impulse control like throwing things, hitting others or abu...  Read Full »

How to overcome sleep disturbances associated with irritation and anger?

Query: Hello doctor, I do not know where I should start. How will I tell you what exactly I feel? As I do not know either I was happy or sad, I cannot express what I think. I do not want to live, and I do not like to talk with my best friends, the family. They, ask me something about which I need to answer...  Read Full »


Dr. Krishan Kumar Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. All problem you mentioned are core symptoms of depression are sadness, low mood, lethargy, disturbed sleep, low self-esteem, irritability, suicidal thoughts, decreased concentration. I think you should consult a psychiatrist, personally. Usually, there is insomnia in...  Read Full »

I get angry after remembering old incidents. Do I need to consult a psychiatrist?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 40 year old male. I do not think I am depressed as such. I am doing everything fine and having a happy family life. But, something is troubling me since a year or so. I get anger, mostly by remembering old incidents, sometimes incidents from my childhood. Mostly involving my father...  Read Full »


Dr. Mascarenhas Lisa Barros

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The thoughts seem quite repetitive and not in your control from what you are saying. Something that happened could have triggered it. Also, you seem quite disturbed about it, and it is affecting your driving. In my opinion, it is the best to co...  Read Full »

I get frustrated over insignificant things and abuse on getting angry. Please assist.

Query: Hello doctor, My excessive anger, sadness about tiny things, abuse while angry, and breaking objects are bothering me. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. First and foremost, refrain from acting out during angry outbursts. When irritated, reverse count from 20 to 0 or deep breathe from your diaphragm. After you have calmed down, write about the incident and your thought...  Read Full »

I have been feeling disoriented, unable to focus, anxious, angry, and lacking motivation. Why so?

Query: Hello doctor,I have been feeling disoriented, unable to focus, anxious, angry, and lack of motivation. What could be the reason? Are these symptoms of ADHD? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have a major depressive disorder or underlying stress. There is non-pharmacological management for depres...  Read Full »

Is there any medicine to control bad mood swings and short-temper?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from heavy mood swings. If something is happening against my will, I lose my patience and I am not able to tolerate this. That phase is very short like for a few minutes, but in that short phase, I threw something or grumble my teeth or utter bad words to anyone who is...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all, I must assure you that there are multiple medications which can be used to control anger. Most of these medications stabilize your brain and help in controlling mood swings after a trivial incident. The ...  Read Full »

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