Why Am I So Angry?

Do you experience constant negative thinking and focusing on negative experiences?

Do you feel like you can’t control your anger?

Do you experience anger that affects your relationships and social life?

Are you physically violent when you’re angry?

Do you constantly feeling irritated, impatient, and hostile?

Do you feel like engaging in violent or impulsive things because you feel angry (e.g., driving recklessly, destroying things)?

Do you often argue with others, and do you get angrier in the process?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you have an unhealthy anger problem. Everyone experiences anger from time to time, and it can be a normal and healthy response to a certain situation. However, some people get extremely angry with small things and are unable to control their (escalating) anger. In such cases, anger is not a normal response anymore, but rather a mental problem.

While you may be displaying some signs related to angry behavior, it seems unlikely that your anger is caused by an underlying health problem. There can be various reasons for someone to be angry, including difficulties at work or in relationships, traffic jams, and memories of a disturbing event. Sometimes anger can be caused by traumatic events, by hormonal changes and in some cases by mental disorders. Responding with anger to situations sometimes is normal, we all experience anger once in a while. But when you are angry too often, when the anger is too intense, or when it endures too long, then your angry behavior can be a problem. In that case, medical support may be needed to address your symptoms.

Unfortunately, you are displaying symptoms typically seen among individuals who have an unhealthy problem with anger. In may be important to seek medical attention for your symptoms. You may be dealing with a mental disorder, such as borderline personality disorder. Only by getting a diagnosis you will understand what help you need to get rid of your symptoms. If you let an anger problem untreated, dangerous situations can occur in which you may hurt yourself or someone else. A medical health professional may recommend talk therapy and anger management therapy. With time, you will be able to control your anger and live a happy life.