The health information and factsheets on this website are produced by Bupa's health information team. The information is reviewed and approved by relevant healthcare professionals, including doctors, dentists, nurses, physiotherapists and dietitians. While the health information and fact sheets on this website relate to world-wide situations, the drug names will vary between countries -- therefore the advice of your local GP should be sought. Anger management Published by Bupa's health information team, February 2008. This factsheet is for people who would like information about managing their anger. Everyone feels angry at times, but it's important to know how to express your feelings in a healthy way without lashing out, shouting or becoming violent. The key is to learn how to react calmly when something causes you to feel angry. About anger Anger is a natural feeling, experienced when you feel frustrated, hurt, rejected or hostile. It's a powerful emotion, and unless it's managed properly, it can have a devastating effect on your family, your work and your overall wellbeing. Causes Anger can be caused by the way we react to things such as other people or situations, or by worrying about personal or financial problems. Unsettling memories from the past can also lead to angry thoughts and feelings. It's important to understand that it's not people or events that make you angry, but your reaction to them. Symptoms Anger varies in intensity, ranging from mild irritation to violent rage. Like other emotions, feelings of anger have an effect on the