You may blame yourself or others for your condition, further escalating your sense of anger and resentment.
Sometimes this frustration can develop into anger toward yourself, anger at your situation, or anger toward others.
The following describes the symptoms of anger attacks and panic attacks with an explanation of the key differences.
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This manual contains valuable definitions of symptoms and disorders as well as diagnostic criteria.
Both produce many of the same sudden and intense physical and emotional sensations.
However, there are important differences.
Because a person feels trapped and unsure of how to manage the situation, they lash out with anger.
Anger can also intensify and worsen panic attack symptoms.
You’ll also learn how to change the underlyingnegative thinkingpatterns that contribute to your anger.
Consider Medication
Your doctor may also prescribe medications to help reduce your symptoms.
Practice Self-Care
Good self-care routines can also help.
Self-care may includeexercising,eating well,managing your sleep habits, and building a solid support online grid.
Join a Support Group
Attending local or online support groups and ongoing therapy are also viable options.
Such groups can offer encouragement, advice, and resources that can help you better manage your anger.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
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