Health Costs of Anger

High blood pressure is associated with difficulty with anger issues.

• People who keep their anger in tend to have high blood pressure.
• People who express anger when angry tend to have high blood pressure.
• But people who cool down and then express themselves tend to not have high blood pressure.

Heart disease is associated with both expressed and unexpressed anger.

Interpersonal Costs of Anger

• Poor or unsatisfying support system
• Damaged relationships
• Problems at school or on the job
• Excessive drinking
• Financial problems either due to job loss or poor decision-making

Physical Causes of Anger

• Head Injury
• Drugs and alcohol

Neurofeedback
The typical neurofeedback treatment for anger is to regulate brainwaves in the parts of the brain associated with controlling emotions or to increase a relaxation response and insight as in the protocol typically used in addiction.

Note: It is recommended that people with anger problems find an anger group run by someone who specializes in anger management.