Symptoms

Anger is a very basic emotion that all of us share; in fact even animals have it. This mechanism has been cleverly installed by evolution and has and still is a necessary component for survival. Anger can help us to set things right when we have been wronged, defend ourselves, and get points across. There is absolutely nothing wrong with feeling and expressing anger. The trouble is that anger allows us access to more primal and damaging emotions leaving us to become overly emotional and exaggerated, leading to actions that are individually, socially and sometimes even judicially unacceptable.

Anger can be a positive emotion and normally surfaces in the face of fear, sadness and any other emotional disturbance. Anger was a predominant emotion in the previous centuries but its role has diminished today. The situations feasible for positive anger are very few nowadays and they have been replaced by chronic anger. Anger disorders are very difficult to deal with because the patient is unable to accept and acknowledge that he has a problem. He will only come to his senses after the damage is done. But anger can be identified by recognizing symptoms of anger disorders. If these symptoms are observed carefully, then steps can be taken to overcome this dreadful malady.

* Signs

» Unconscious tensing of muscles, especially in the face and neck.
» Teeth grinding.
» Breathing rate increases dramatically.
» Face turns red and veins start to become visible due to an increase in blood pressure.
» Face turns pale.
» Sweating.
» Feeling hot or cold.
» Shaking in the hands.
» Goosebumps.
» Heart rate increases.
» Adrenaline is released into your system creating a surge of power.

* Symptoms

» Explosive outbursts leading to physical attack or destruction of property.
» Exaggerate hostility to unimportant irritants.
» Rapid and harsh judgment statements made to or about others.
» Use of body language such as tense muscles, clenched fist or jaw, glaring looks, or refusal to make eye contact.
» Use of passive-aggressive behaviors.
» Social withdrawal due to anger.
» Refusing to complete assignments on timely basis.
» Refusing to follow instructions or rules.
» Complaining about authority figures behind their back.
» Refusing to participate in activities when this behavior is expected.
» Authority is challenged or disrespected.
» Verbal abusive language is utilized.

There are many more anger problems symptoms that can be given and the ones mentioned above are only to give you an idea. Check your local library, the internet or ask your anger expert about the symptoms. The sooner you recognize and accept that you have a problem, the sooner you will be able to manage it.