Question

social disadvantages of anger
except physical disadvantages like headache etc....​

Answer 1

Health problems with anger

The constant flood of stress chemicals and associated metabolic changes that go with ongoing unmanaged anger can eventually cause harm to many different systems of the body.

Some of the short and long-term health problems that have been linked to unmanaged anger include:

headache

digestion problems, such as abdominal pain

insomnia

increased anxiety

depression

high blood pressure

skin problems, such as eczema

heart attack

stroke.

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Expressing anger in healthy ways

Suggestions on how to express your anger in healthy ways include:

If you feel out of control, walk away from the situation temporarily, until you cool down.

Recognise and accept the emotion as normal and part of life.

Try to pinpoint the exact reasons why you feel angry.

Once you have identified the problem, consider coming up with different strategies for how to remedy the situation.

Do something physical, such as going for a run or playing sport.

Talk to someone you trust about how you’re feeling.

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Unhelpful ways to deal with anger

Many people express their anger in inappropriate and harmful ways, including:

anger explosions – some people have very little control over their anger and tend to explode in rages. Raging anger may lead to physical abuse or violence. A person who doesn’t control their temper can isolate themselves from family and friends. Some people who fly into rages have low self-esteem, and use their anger as a way to manipulate others and feel powerful. For more information, see ‘What is domestic violence’ on the White Ribbon Australia website

anger repression – some people consider that anger is an inappropriate or ‘bad’ emotion and choose to suppress it. However, bottled anger often turns into depression and anxiety. Some people vent their bottled anger at innocent parties, such as children or pets.

Answer 2

The constant flood of stress chemicals and associated metabolic changes that go with ongoing unmanaged anger can eventually cause harm to many different systems of the body.

Some of the short and long-term health problems that have been linked to unmanaged anger include:

• headache
• digestion problems, such as abdominal pain
• insomnia
• increased anxiety
• depression
• high blood pressure
• skin problems, such as eczema
• heart attack
• stroke.