Getting angry at every little thing, getting irritated when things don't go your way, getting angry or yelling when no one listens, does this happen to you too? If yes then it is a matter of concern. Those with these problems either ignore it as part of their personality or come to terms with it as a gift from family genes. But the real reason for this is, you don't have control over your anger and you are going through anger problem. Getting angry not only harms yourself but is also not good psychologically for the person on whom you are taking out your anger. Imagine, you get angry with someone close to you over a small matter. Just because you can't control your anger and then you regret it. So how to understand and deal with this anger and irritability. Irritability negatively affects one's health, relationships and professional life. This can cause mental problems. So today in 'Relationship' we will talk about why we get angry. We will also know how to control it. According to a 2010 study published in the National Library of Medicine, uncontrolled anger is not good for your physical and mental health. If it escalates, it can also cause physical violence, causing harm to you and those around you. Negative Effects of Anger and Irritability on Health Anger and irritability often increase stress levels. This can lead to problems like high blood pressure, heart disease and weak immune system. Psychologically, it can cause feelings of anxiety, depression and shame, which increase irritability. People also suffer from isolation and loneliness as irritability affects their interpersonal relationships. The Brain's Role in Managing Our Emotions The brain controls all of our emotions, impulses, and behavior. The way our brain generates and regulates emotions is a very complex task. Some parts of the brain are essential for controlling our emotions and behavior. The phretal lobe (the back of our head) acts like a control center. It also controls impulses and how we react to what we experience depends on the frontal lobe. The frontal lobe helps us make good decisions. For example, if we are angry and want to hit someone, our phretal lobe tells us – 'No, don't do that! You can hurt him.' How to control anger? Getting angry is not in our control, but controlling anger is in our control. You can reduce this by adopting several methods in time. You can reduce anger by changing your lifestyle. According to a study published in Science Direct, yoga and exercise are the most effective ways to control anger. This can help reduce anger and irritability especially in young people. Seek psychiatric help if anger cannot be controlled Anger is an important emotion, but it must be controlled. If you feel that your anger is out of control or that it is negatively affecting your life or relationships, seek the help of a psychiatrist. A mental health professional can tell you why you feel angry and what the reasons may be. What do you have to do for this and how can you remove it easily? Doctors and psychiatrists recommend lifestyle changes to manage mood. Most of the people have a change in their behavior due to bad lifestyle and diet. So, include nutritious elements in your diet, make exercise a part of your daily routine. If you can't do this, go for a walk and get a full night's sleep. You will definitely feel some changes within yourself.
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