Psych Guides- Anger issues

Anger symptoms and causes:

Anger issues are not limit to teen and it is very important to understand anger symptoms and causes if you suspect you are, or anybody you know as, suffering from an anger disorder. Individuals who have trouble in controlling the anger, or who experience anger outside of normal emotional scope can present with different type of anger disorder.

Anger and resistance directly effects to health:

There are some forms of anger which directly effects on health:

 Chronic anger, which is prolonged, can impact the immune system and be the cause of different mental disorder.
 Passive anger, which does not always come across as anger and can be difficult to identify.
 Over whelmed anger, which caused by life demand that is too much for an individual to cope with.
 Self –inflicted anger, which is directed toward he self and may be caused by feeling of guilt.
 Judgmental anger, which is directed toward other and may come with feeling of resentment.
 Volatile anger, which involves some times spontaneous bouts of excessive or violent anger.

Passive Anger

People experiencing passive anger may not even realize they are angry. When we experience passive anger, our emotions may be displayed as sarcasm, apathy or meanness. We might participate in self-defeating behaviors such as skipping school or work, alienating friends and family, or performing poorly in professional or social situations. Because passive anger may be repressed, it can be hard to recognize; counseling can help we to identify the emotions behind our actions, bringing the object of our anger to light so we can deal with it.

Aggressive Anger

Individuals who experience aggressive anger are usually aware of their emotions, although the true roots of their. In some cases, they redirect violent anger outbursts to scapegoats because it is too difficult to deal with the real problems. Aggressive anger often manifests as volatile or retaliatory anger and can result in physical damages to property and other people. Learning to recognize them and manage anger symptoms is essential to dealing positively with this form of anger.

What Causes Anger?

A leading cause of anger is a person’s environment. Stress, financial issues, abuse, poor social or familial situations, and overwhelming requirements on our time and energy can all
contribute to the formation of anger. As with disorders such as alcoholism, anger issues may be more prevalent in individuals who were raised by parents with the same disorder. Genetics and our body’s ability to deal with certain chemicals and hormones also play a role in how we deal with anger; if our brain doesn’t react normally to serotonin, we might find it more difficult to manage our emotions.

Emotional Symptoms of Anger-Related Problems

We might think the emotional symptoms of anger-related problems are limited to anger, but a number of emotional states could indicate that we are failing to deal with anger in a positive and healthy fashion. Constant irritability, rage and anxiety are possible emotional symptoms.

Physical Symptoms of Anger-Related Problems

Strong emotions often bring about physical changes to the body and anger is no exception. Letting anger issues go unaddressed can put our overall health at risk. Some physical symptoms of anger-related problems include:
 Tingling
 Heart palpitations or tightening of the chest
 Increased blood pressure
 Headaches
 Pressure in the head or sinus cavities
 Fatigue

What type of angry person I am?

I am the type of person, who effects from a little bit of aggressive anger, but nobody injured because I have control on my aggressiveness, I can just hurt myself, if anybody hurt then I will apologize.

- Via Qamer

Depression- an witnessed epidemic

A brief overview of depression

In the recent world of stressful and monotonous work routine, depression is a mental disorder that is coursing through numerous individuals like an unseen epidemic and is indeed a burning problem for the new generation. Now, many people are in denial mode as to what is depression actually and might think that it is a passing problem, but the fact is deep-rooted. It is a phase in which the affected person has a negative approach towards everything he or she thinks or does. The activities that were once enjoyable to the person are so longer of any interest and depression can cause distinction in both physical as well as mental aspect.

How to detect if a person is in depression?

Now that you know what is depression, it is important for you to have an in-depth knowledge about the symptoms of depression which are being enlisted below.

●      An utter feeling of sadness engulfing the individual which can be deducted from his or her facial expression.

●      Loss of appetite weight loss.

●      Increased fatigue in the individual and lack of energy and alertness.

●      Expression of feeling guilty or unworthy of anything.

●      Difficulty in decision making or concentrating.

●      Thoughts of suicide or self-harm which can lead to fatality.

Unfolding the causes of depression

Unlike what most people might have to say, depression is a lot different from general grief or sadness. It is an intense feeling of emptiness and bereavement that refuses to detach from the individual. When the aforementioned symptoms last for at least a span of two weeks or longer, it can be diagnosed that the person is suffering from depression. There are numerous depression causal agents as human psychology is one of the most mysterious subjects you can ever come across. We are listing some of the major causes of depression:

●      Genetic cause- yes, it might sound unbelievable but depression does pass on from one generation to the other. The risk factor of genetic depression is quite high and cannot be ignored.

●      A chemical imbalance of the brain- if there is an imbalance in the neurotransmitters in the brain, then it might initiate depression in the individual.

●      Female hormone imbalance- In cases like pregnancy and polycystic ovarian syndrome, female hormones like estrogen and progesterone can mess with the brain functioning and cause depressing phases like postpartum depression.

●      Depressing life events- in case of events like death or disease of beloved ones, it is highly likely that depression can set in.

Ways to reduce depression:

If you see any of your near and dear ones suffering from depression, here are some of the methods you can use which can contribute to reducing depression:

1.     Meditation- meditation, instead of medication is a great healer of depression. If a person can meditate for at least ten minutes a day, he or she can slowly come out of the grip of depression.

2.     Exercise - exercise can freshen the mind and help in the balance of brain chemicals thus eliminating depression.

3.     Counseling- find a good counselor and let him talk to the patient. It is sure to be helpful in reducing depression.

In a nutshell, depression, no matter how fiery it is, is a curable mental disorder and with proper medication and treatment, it can be eliminated once and for all.

 - Via Pritha