Anger is not a fleeting emotion; it is a complex physiological and psychological response that arises when we feel our boundaries, values, or sense of fairness are being threatened. Although anger is a natural human feeling, it becomes a burden when a person loses the ability to manage it.
When we become angry, the brain sends signals that push the body into a state of “alertness.” Heart rate increases, muscles tighten, and adrenaline surges. This rapid shift gives a person strength and a faster response, as if preparing to defend themselves. But this sudden state comes at a cost—frequent or intense anger strains the nervous system and drains the body’s energy.
Psychologically, anger changes the way we think. Our mental field narrows, rash judgments increase, and control over words and actions weakens. And when calm finally returns, it often brings regret—not because the emotion wasn’t real, but because the way it was expressed wasn’t healthy.
Managing anger doesn’t mean suppressing it; it means understanding its roots and learning strategies to handle it wisely: deep breathing, delaying reactions, reassessing the situation, or even stepping away temporarily. The emotion that can destroy so much in a minute can also become a gateway to maturity if we learn to contain it rather than follow it blindly.
In the end, anger is not an enemy if we learn to befriend it. It is a message from within—and the most important thing is how we choose to read it.
