Anger in relationships - how to stop the 'Hulk' taking over!

Anger can take many forms; it can be outer directed or inner directed. Unexpressed anger can manifest as depression or self harm.

In relationships where partner A is always angry it may also be the case that their role is to hold the anger in the relationship; they may express their partner B's anger on their behalf.

Anger is a threat response in the wider sense; you are in fight mode and are responding to a perceived threat. You will anger in your body: your heart rate increases, you breathing may become more shallow, you may have sweaty palms, you have tunnel vision and many other symptoms.

If you can find the triggers for your anger you can address it more effectively: e.g. it might be your partner's tone of voice that sets you off. Our memories are emotional state dependent. A situation in the present can trigger memories of past situations where you felt slighted or undermined.

We discuss how you may manage your anger more effectively, for example by learning to control your breathing or by practicing visualisations.

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