Anger can be a challenging emotion to work through.
Sometimes our anger can be frightening. Or, maybe we consider it inappropriate to even feel this way at all.
Not only that, when anger is misdirected, it often leads to poor choices, damaged relationships, and even violence.
So what’s really going on in the brain and body when anger is triggered?
Here’s a tool to help you visualize anger's impact on the brain. Click To TweetWe thought it would be helpful for you to have a way to visualize this. (And please feel free to make a copy of this to share.)
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Next: How Anger Affects Your Brain and Body, Part 2 – How Stress Hormones Can Change Your Brain.
Your depiction of anger for the brain in distress is seems to be spot on. But what are the functional implications when the brain is in a state of eustress? Where anger can be the “fuel” for either enrage or outrage haven’t you left out the other half of the process of mind and its impact on brain function/health?
PS: I’d be interested in seeing a chart that depicts the positive process and its implications/impact on the toxic function of anger. Thanks for all your insights. Ed
Thank you this is awesome information. I run programs in prison working with men who are angry most of the time and they still dont know why or how to contol that. Really appreciate your work and the resources.
Your visuals are so helpful! Shared online with credit. Thank you so much!
Thank you. Now, I can remember the chain reaction easily because of the visual presentation. Love it.
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