Emotions and Your Health: Anger
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The following questions were used in a study of 3,750 men. Which number under each of the following pairs of statements would best describe you? (Be honest with yourself. It’s your health.)
Seldom get into arguments
Quite often get into arguments
Quite often get into arguments 12345Don’t get angry easily Do get angry easily
Do get angry easily 12345
2345Do not get irritated easily Get irritated easily
Get irritated easily 12345
2345Researchers found that the men who scored in the 13-15 range (high hostility) were almost three times more likely to have symptoms indicating cardiac problems than the men who scored in the 3-5 range (low hostility). And similar studies have shown that hostile people are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol, and overeat.
You might be surprised by some of the things that can feed your anger. Quickly answer yes or no to these questions.
Are you a coffee drinker? Do you have asthma? Are any of your friends bodybuilders? Has anyone you know been depressed lately? Are you still thinking about going on a diet?
Certain drugs such as caffeine, steroids for bodybuilding or asthma, other medications for asthma, antidepressants, and diet drugs can make a person more irritable and prone to getting angry.
And of course the number one cause of consistent rage is hanging around stupid people who do stupid things. Sorry, kiddo, I can’t help you out with that one.
But if you want a few tips on effective anger and hostility management read my next article on emotional mastery- Taming the Beast: 9 Keys for Mastering Your Anger.
In the mean time, if someone or something is driving you bonkers, before you do your best Incredible Hulk impersonation remember the two lessons you learned today.
One, It’s bad for your health. Two, don’t rip up your t-shirt; you won’t like your dad when he’s angry!
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