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What are the three warning signs of anger?
But first, you need to recognize anger problem warning signs.
- Pain in your chest, head or stomach.
- Grinding your teeth.
- Feeling anxious.
- Craving a drink.
- Obsessive thoughts of revenge.
- Getting into arguments.
- Feeling hopeless.
- Becoming physically violent.
What is unexpressed anger?
Unexpressed anger contributes to physical and emotional tension. The expression of anger releases that tension. Without healthy ways to express anger, unexpressed anger builds up and can result in physical symptoms such as headaches, body tension, indigestion and anxiety.
THE BASICS
- Procrastination in the completion of tasks, especially ones you don’t like or want to do.
- Habitual lateness.
- Sarcasm, cynicism, or flippancy.
- Frequent sighing.
- Smiling while hurting.
- Frequent disturbing or frightening dreams.
- Excessive irritability over trifles.
What Bible says about anger?
“Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.” “But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.” “Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly.”
What’s pent up aggression?
But what happens when anger takes over and you can’t find a way to address and release these feelings? When this occurs, the result is what experts often refer to as pent-up anger, or anger that’s been withheld and not expressed. This type of anger can affect your mental and physical health.
How do you know if you’re repressing emotions?
Recognizing emotional repression in your feelings regularly feel numb or blank. feel nervous, low, or stressed a lot of the time, even if you aren’t sure why. have a tendency to forget things. experience unease or discomfort when other people tell you about their feelings.