Do I Have an Anger Problem?

Fueled by stress hormones, you may feel so frustrated with a situation that you cannot stop thinking about it, or acting in ways that are not satisfying. Goals at Blair Counseling include knowing how to handle a situation and reduce stress levels. We are also certified to complete anger evaluations and anger management sessions for court.

Anger combines cardiopulmonary symptoms with a narrowed focus on a problematic situation. You may feel that you cannot stop dwelling on disturbing situations. Even without one’s awareness, hyperventilation leads to increased alkalinity of nerve cells leaving one feeling nervous or excitable. It also decreases the availability of carbon dioxide leading to increased heart palpitations, blood flow, increased muscle tension and unusual sensations. This response affects judgment and impulse control. Anger is meant to energize, but may lead you to act in counterproductive ways. Treatment at Blair Counseling includes relaxation techniques, stress management, and finding the best way to accomplish your goals in a given situation.

Anger Screening

0	1	2	3	4
Never	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Very Frequently

Self	Other
		Do you find yourself irritable?
		Do you raise your voice?
		Do you find yourself in frequent arguments?
		Is it easy to criticize or use sarcasm?
		Do you give others the “silent treatment?”
		Are you self-critical?
		Do you feel unappreciated or do you find it difficult to stop dwelling on mistreatment, injustices or prior failures?
		Do you use your physical presence to dominate another?
		Do you ever get physically aggressive on others or property?
		Do you engage in possibly dangerous behavior?
		Do you experience fatigue, pain, or sleeplessness?
		Do you have distinct episodes of feeling on edge, shaky, or a pounding heart, shortness of breath, or tightness in your chest?
		Do your hands feel cold or clammy, or your mouth dry, stomach upset, or do you have urinary frequency, or trouble swallowing?

Consider a professional assessment if any of the following are answered yes:

	You get physically aggressive or engage in dangerous behavior.
	You have distinct episodes of feeling on edge, shaky, or a pounding heart, shortness of breath, or tightness in your chest.
	You are concerned about the checked symptoms.
	You checked “3’s” and “4’s” and have felt this way for at least two weeks.
	You have difficulty accomplishing daily tasks.

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