He has also developed methods for the use of humor in psychotherapy. Judith McKay received her B.S. in nursing at California State University, Hayward. Her research on patterns of healthy child rearing and the physiological effects of anger made significant contributions to this book. Currently she works on an inpatient medical oncology unit at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley, California. The truth is out about anger.
Angry people have higher death rates from nearly every cause.
They are more isolated, less successful, and less satisfied. Their relationships are marked by conflict, withdrawal, and loss. The common sense belief that you have to get your anger out has been proven wrong. The more anger you express, the more anger you feel. Getting angry only makes it worse.