Anger

Anger may have physical correlates such as increased heart rate, blood pressure, and levels of adrenaline and nor-adrenaline.

Feeling angry is part of being human. It is a natural response to being attacked, insulted, deceived or frustrated. Sometimes, excessive anger can also be a symptom of some mental health problems.

It might lead to: depression or anxiety, sleep problems, alcohol or drug addictions, eating disorders, compulsive behaviour e.g. excessive cleaning, overworking, self-harm.

It might also affect: digestion – contributing to the development of heartburn, ulcers, colitis, gastritis or irritable bowel syndrome, heart and circulatory system, blood pressure – driving it too high.