5 Feeling Conditions Often Expressed By Anger

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JAKARTA - Anger is not a psychological disorder. Emotions peak when experiencing certain events is a natural response. That is, it is necessary to recognize or identify what conditions are experienced so that they can control anger.

Anger will be an indication of psychological disorders precisely because there is no reason. For example, there is no event that needs to be responded to but suddenly angry for no reason. Well, get to know the conditions below in order to control yourself and not to be detrimental.

Feel offended

Reported by Psychology Today, Shahram Heshmat, Ph.D, explained that in general, people are angry because they feel persecuted or offended. Because of these feelings, people will tend to attack and accompanied by high emotions.

Fright

Everyone has expectations for one thing to be aimed at. If fear and anxiety because the reality doesn't match expectations, people will express it with anger. For example, when separating from a partner, the reaction that often arises is anger.

Covering helplessness

Anger, said Heshmat, can cover up helplessness. By expressing anger, one can increase self-esteem. This happens often when someone else gets in the way of your goal or offends you.

Elevating ego

This fourth condition is related to covering up helplessness. The witheld or repressed ego can provoke anger and may be more than angry, for example taking revenge to feel more satisfied.

Fulfillment of responsibilities

Fifth, conditions related to fulfilling responsibilities also often provoke angry emotions. With anger, people will feel superior.

For example, one responsibility was missed. Either caused by self mistake or by others, anger is a way to express disappointment.

Some other conditions that trigger anger, among others, are when you accept rejection without clear reasons and are bullied.

Heshmat also revealed that grief is also very likely to be expressed with anger. It deals with expectations and hopes, just as it is with fear.

Anger, explained Heshmat, can work like an addictive substance that is useful for anticipation. Heshmat recommends managing anger with forgiveness. According to him, forgiveness is a journey to free oneself from anger and revenge.

If you are able to manage angry emotions in the long run, you can feel happier and improve your quality of life. The strategy that according to Heshmat can be effective in dealing with anger is humor.