Category Archives: Anger

Gender Bias in Diagnosing Anger: Batterer or Borderline?

How much of a role does gender play in diagnostic labeling of people who rage?

Got an Anger Disorder? Not According to the DSM

There's diagnostic categories in the DSM for anxiety disorders, and also for depression. Why not for anger? What a peculiar blind spot!

Hanger: When Hunger Breeds Anger

Preventive action can address low blood sugar from creating irritability.

Excessive Anger Is An Emotional Disorder (Shh! Don’t Tell!)

What pervasive psychological disorder was left out of the new diagnostic manual? Here's some hints: It's the habit most likely to make you look bad, and make you dislike others.

Caveman Responses: Are You Too Quick to Get Mad?

Did anyone ever tell you to think before you act? If your amygdala is hyperactive, you're at risk for "going back brain" and acting out anger before you think.

Anger is a Stop Sign

Anger chemicals ready you for action. When you "see red," beware. Red means stop. Stop, look, and listen.

8 Responses to Anger and Hatred

What are your options when someone berates or hates you? How do you protect yourself?