ANGEResources: How Can You Tell When Your Anger Is Becoming A Problem?

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When the intensity of your anger is too great
When you get angry too frequently
When your anger drags on and lasts too long and you have difficulty letting it go
When your anger triggers fear and intimidation in others, creates emotional distance with those around you, and disrupts your relationships
When your anger interferes with getting your work done or creates problems for you on the job
When your anger restricts your ability to have fun, to be spontaneous and playful, and to relax
When your anger begins to create physical symptoms for you ...e.g. you get headaches, chest pain, stomach problems, or back aches
When your anger leads to emotional consequences
...e.g. you feel guilty, remorseful, and embarassed about what you have said or done when you were angry
When your anger leads to throwing, hitting, or breaking things
When your anger leads to hurting other people emotionally, verbally, sexually, or physically
When your anger leads to involvement with the police or to legal consequences
...e.g. restraining orders, disorderly conduct or assault charges