Feeling Angry

Do you feel that life is a constant battle and that you feel angry all the time? Or are you unsure whether you have a problem or not?

Anger is a universal emotion, along with fear, joy and sadness it is recognised by all cultures. It is part of our survival mechanism. When faced with danger or a threat, we either run away or attack. Anger is what makes us attack. But it can also have the opposite effect and cause heart attacks, work injuries, injuries when we're out and about or at school and college.

So how do you know whether you have a problem with anger or not? Just answer the following questions for an idea:

How often during a typical week in the past month did you get mad, irritated or angry?

1. Not at all
2. Once or twice a week
3. Three to five times a week
4. One or two times a day
5. Three times a day
6. For or five times a day
7. Six to ten times a day
8. More than ten times a day

Think about the times when you felt at all angry.

If you feel angry up to five times a week, your anger is within the normal range. If you feel angry more than that, then your anger is probably excessive. You can learn how to manage your anger. What's helped you?