Anger is an appropriate and healthy emotion. It can be a powerful emotion that people feel from time to time when someone or something frustrates or annoys them. Adaptive expression of anger is essential to reduce the intensity of this emotion.

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Individuals can experience both physical and emotional signs of anger.

Examples of physical signs

• Headache
• Shaking
• Grinding your teeth
• Tightness in your face and mouth
• Increase in heart rate
• Raising your voice
• Screaming or yelling

Examples of emotional signs

• Anxiety
• Frustrated
• Sad or depressed

Examples of Anger management strategies

• Deep breathing
• Journal writing
• Engaging in any physical activities
• Talking to a supportive friend or a family member
• Taking a break
• Practicing progressive muscle relaxation
• Expressing your anger in a nonconfrontational way
• Monitoring/identifying anger signs
• Reframing your thoughts
• Exploring feelings that trigger your anger