When you are angry

Is it wrong to feel angry? No. Anger is a normal human emotion; it’s a natural response to feeling wronged, offended threatened or attacked in some way. Of course, no one likes to be on the receiving end or witness anger, though, because anger can be frightening and lead to destructive and violent behaviour.

That’s because when something makes you feel angry, tension builds up. It’s released when you express your anger. As long as the build-up of tension is released in actions or words that are relatively safe, the release is a positive thing; helping to keep body and mind in balance. But, if you suppress your anger, the energy from all that ...

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