Everyone gets angry occasionally.
People react to anger in different ways.
Thisanger quizwas medically reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS.
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Impact of Suppressed Anger
Suppressing emotions can be harmful to physical and mentalhealth.
Below, Dr. Klemanski explains the impact of suppressing anger.
It Affects Emotional Processing
All of our emotions are messages to us.
Managing emotions is critical to optimal mental health.
Suppressing anger can prevent people from appropriatelyregulating, processing, and expressing their emotions.
It Can Damage Relationships
Suppressed anger can also wreak havoc on your personal relationships.
According to the APA, people who suppress their anger often have difficulty with relationships.
Suppressing anger can harm our relationships and affect our mental and physical health.
A mental health professional can help you work through some of the anger-related issues youre facing.
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