Medically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyD It's normal to experience anger from time to time. People tend to think anger is mostly negative, but it can be useful. Feeling angry can push you to advocate ...

Anger is rarely just about anger. It’s often a mask for deeper, more vulnerable emotions—especially the kinds that feel unsafe to express. Behind the outbursts, passive-aggression, or cold shutdowns ...

Anger is a powerful and necessary emotion. It can signal boundaries, motivate change, and even protect us from harm. However, when anger becomes a dominant force, manifesting as uncontrolled outbursts ...

Everyone gets annoyed sometimes—it’s just part of being human. But if small inconveniences send you into a full-blown rage, it might be time to take a step back and ask yourself why. Life is full of ...

Anger is prevalent in relationships, particularly romantic relationships, but also friendships and familial relationships. Despite its prevalence, we don't always understand the true nature of this ...

That heated argument with your neighbor over their eternally barking dog might be doing more than ruining your afternoon. The rage bubbling beneath your surface could actually be taking precious time ...

Anger provides a way to temporarily numb or avoid pain, which is why, when you bang your thumb hanging a picture, you don't pray. It’s a survival-based function of anger—if you’re being attacked by a ...

That flash of rage when someone cuts you off in traffic. The bubbling frustration when technology fails at the worst possible moment. The simmering irritation with a colleague who consistently misses ...

Anger can be totally healthy and normal. But that doesn’t mean it’s always a good idea to let this powerful emotion have free rein. “Anger management is never about getting rid of feelings of anger, ...

Anger is a natural emotion when caring for someone long term. Caregivers can experience high levels of stress and burnout, which can lead to feelings of anger and frustration. However, there are ways ...

Let me start with a question first: Is anger a positive or a negative emotion? Well, that’s a trick question. Emotions aren’t positive or negative. And if you think of them that way, you’ll get ...