Reactions to Anger

All of this is because our body is preparing for fight or flight. Our emotional reactions, in addition to the anger, may include:

  • Tears
  • Sadness
  • Pain
  • Loneliness
  • Depression

These emotional and physical reactions influence our behavior when we are angry (both how we act and how we express our anger). This might involve:

  • Swearing
  • Yelling/speaking loudly
  • Talking faster
  • Smashing things
  • Calling people names

This, of course, affects the remaining dimension: the way that we experience the world and the treatment that we receive from others.

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