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 ...

Anger is a powerful and necessary emotion. It can signal boundaries, motivate change, and even protect us from harm. However, when anger becomes a dominant force, manifesting as uncontrolled outbursts ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...