Just the Facts!

Anger is one of your emotions, along with happiness, sadness and fear.

Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy emotion that varies in intensity.

Anger is a reaction to an inner emotion and not a planned action.

Anger is considered a secondary emotion. Meaning something usually triggers a bad thought or feeling and you begin to feel angry.

Anger can also be caused by fear, stressful situations and fatigue.

Worrying or brooding over personal problems can cause anger.

Repeated bad thoughts over and over in your head can increase your anger’s intensity.

Anger can be an instant reaction from a single event or a response after numerous events.

Anger reduces stress and makes you feel temporarily powerful.

Anger is a learned behavior. We imitate how others handled anger.

It is up to you on how you choose to handle your anger. Do you want to continue imitating others and letting your anger fly, or do you want to create a happier place for yourself and those around you? Don’t let anger control your life any longer.

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