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How do you feel when your angry?

Physical symptoms

* Increased heart rate and breathing

* Muscle tension

* Headaches

* Upset stomach

* Sweating

* Trembling

* Fatigue

Emotional symptoms

* Feeling frustrated, irritated, or enraged

* Feeling like you want to lash out at someone or something

* Feeling out of control

* Feeling like you can't think clearly

* Feeling like you're about to explode

Behavioral symptoms

* Yelling, screaming, or swearing

* Throwing things or breaking objects

* Hurting yourself or others

* Withdrawing from social situations

* Engaging in risky behaviors

Cognitive symptoms

* Having negative thoughts about yourself, others, or the world

* Catastrophizing, or thinking the worst possible outcome will happen

* Jumping to conclusions, or assuming the worst about others' intentions

* Blaming others for your anger

* Holding grudges

Mental symptoms

* Racing thoughts

* Difficulty concentrating

* Feeling like you're going crazy

* Having thoughts of harming yourself or others

* Experiencing suicidal thoughts

It is important to note that not everyone experiences all of these symptoms when angry. Some people may only experience a few, while others may experience many.

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