Medically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyD It's normal to experience anger from time to time. People tend to think anger is mostly negative, but it can be useful. Feeling angry can push you to advocate ...

Anger is rarely just about anger. It’s often a mask for deeper, more vulnerable emotions—especially the kinds that feel unsafe to express. Behind the outbursts, passive-aggression, or cold shutdowns ...

Everyone gets annoyed sometimes—it’s just part of being human. But if small inconveniences send you into a full-blown rage, it might be time to take a step back and ask yourself why. Life is full of ...

Anger is prevalent in relationships, particularly romantic relationships, but also friendships and familial relationships. Despite its prevalence, we don't always understand the true nature of this ...

Explosive rage can jeopardize your career. Here are three practical tips to keep your cool and maintain professionalism. We all face challenges at work — whether it’s dealing with the demands of the ...

Anger provides a way to temporarily numb or avoid pain, which is why, when you bang your thumb hanging a picture, you don't pray. It’s a survival-based function of anger—if you’re being attacked by a ...

That heated argument with your neighbor over their eternally barking dog might be doing more than ruining your afternoon. The rage bubbling beneath your surface could actually be taking precious time ...

That flash of rage when someone cuts you off in traffic. The bubbling frustration when technology fails at the worst possible moment. The simmering irritation with a colleague who consistently misses ...

Anger can be totally healthy and normal. But that doesn’t mean it’s always a good idea to let this powerful emotion have free rein. “Anger management is never about getting rid of feelings of anger, ...

Let me start with a question first: Is anger a positive or a negative emotion? Well, that’s a trick question. Emotions aren’t positive or negative. And if you think of them that way, you’ll get ...