When we feel anger (whether we choose to express it or not), we may notice physical and mental changes in our bodies including:
Experiencing anger is normal; it all comes down to how we manage the emotions and rage that we feel. This is important to not hurt or damage our own mental and physical wellbeing, nor those of others. Signs that our anger is out of control include:
These behaviours can not only affect us, but also our relationships with others including our families, friends, partners and children.
If you're struggling to find a way to control your anger, find you are constantly angry or find yourself stuck in destructive behaviour we can help with talking therapy and / or consider medication for any underlying mental health condition.
We can help you change your own reaction by suggesting a range of both medical treatments and talking therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy. This can be useful to help understand our own thoughts and behaviours contributing to your distress and help to lift your mood by changing the cycle of negative thinking.
MD, FRCPsych, DPM, Msc, MBBS
Consultant Psychiatrist and CBT Specialist
Dr Pereira helps patients to meaningfully understand, make peace, develop insight and let go of the past – to be precise, clear, connected, resourceful, calm and engaged with the present, in order to release mental space, energy and contentment for the future.
Established private practice
in the City of London
since 1993
