Psych Basics

Anger
Rage, Aggression

You know the feeling. It's that rage you get when someone cuts you off on the highway; the one where you just want to floor it and flip the bird. Anger is a corrosive emotion that can run off with your mental and physical health. So do you hold it in? Or do you let it all hang out? Yet, anger doesn't dissipate just because you unleash it. Here are a few articles and blog posts that can help you manage this raw emotion.

I Am Angry

What Kind of Partner Do You Want to Be?

Did you promise your partner to love, honor, and resent?

by Steven Stosny in Anger in the Age of Entitlement

Anger Is the Key

Anger, not love, makes the world go 'round.

by Henry Kellerman, Ph.D. in Thinking Matters

Anger and Your Heart

Watch Your Anger. Spare Your Heart.

by Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C. in Heart Health

Don't Play the Victim Game

Even in the most extreme situation, feeling victimized isn't adaptive.

by Robert Firestone, Ph.D. in The Human Experience

The Primacy of Anger Problems

Anger is a primary emotion.

by Dr. Stephen A. Diamond, Ph.D. in Evil Deeds

Anger Problems: What They Say about You

Do you see anger or resentment in the mirror?

by Steven Stosny in Anger in the Age of Entitlement

What Your Anger May Be Hiding

Reflections on the most seductive—and addictive—of human emotions.

by Leon F. Seltzer, Ph.D. in Evolution of the Self

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Anger and Catharsis: Myth, Metaphor or Reality?

Concluding that catharsis of anger can't be therapeutic is incorrect.

by Dr. Stephen A. Diamond, Ph.D. in Evil Deeds

Living with an Angry Partner

Don't become resentful or angry yourself.

by Steven Stosny in Anger in the Age of Entitlement

You Can't Punch Your Way Out of Anger

You can’t let off steam with violence.

by Art Markman, Ph.D. in Ulterior Motives

Stewey Griffin: DSM's Enfante Terible

Stewey Griffin, sociopath in diapers or diagnostic enigma?

by Lawrence Rubin, Ph.D. in Popular Culture Meets Psychology

McEnroe: Serena's Outburst Was Fine

McEnroe approves of Serena Williams abusing official

by Stanton Peele in Addiction in Society

Friends Don't Pick Up On Anger

We often fail to detect concealed anger in close pals.

by Lauren Aaronson

On Sex and Violence

Does sexual frustration make some men killers?

by Christopher Ryan in Sex at Dawn

Categories, Essences, and Behavior Change

The labels we use affect thought and behavior change.

by Art Markman, Ph.D. in Ulterior Motives

The Origin of Fighting

The adaptive use of aggression

by Joshua Gowin in You, Illuminated

Managing Anger

When Negative Thoughts Invade

Repeat the mantra: Not helpful.

by Timothy A. Pychyl, Ph.D. in Don't Delay

Protecting Your Health

Better health during tough times.

by Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C. in Heart Health

They Like Me, They Really Like Me!!!

To improve your 'likeability quotient,' give these theories a try!

by Bakari Akil II, Ph.D. in Communication Central

Controlling Anger

How to keep anger from eroding your life.

by Hara Estroff Marano

Compassion--Can It Transcend Forgiveness?

Is compassion, finally, more crucial than forgiveness?

by Leon F. Seltzer, Ph.D. in Evolution of the Self

Anger Management Failures

Don't date someone you meet in anger management class.

by Steven Stosny in Anger in the Age of Entitlement

The Lion Tamer

Steven Stosny defuses rage by teaching people how to connect.

by Cecilia Capuzzi Simon

Learning Not to Lash Out

Distract yourself and keep your cool.

by Kathleen McGowan

Top 10 Tools to Avoid Ugly Arguments

Constructive arguments can be a pathway to growth.

by Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D. in Emotional Fitness

Disarming Your Buttons: How Not to Get Provoked (Part 1 of 4)

Why your hot buttons essentially belong to your child self.

by Leon F. Seltzer, Ph.D. in Evolution of the Self

Categories, Essences, and Behavior Change

The labels we use affect thought and behavior change.

by Art Markman, Ph.D. in Ulterior Motives

See Also

Anger Tests

Anger Test - Abridged

Is your temper under control?
Arguing Style

How your arguing style impacts your relationships.
Hostility

Do you lose your cool too easily?
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