Table of contents:
- Like to be angry for no reason? Probably because…
- 1. You are sleep deprived
- 2. You are depressed
- 3. You feel neglected
- 4. You have a certain disease
- How can you avoid getting angry easily?
You may know someone whose emotions are easily ignited by trivial things. Or maybe, you are like that yourself? Getting angry is a normal emotional outburst. However, constantly grumbling without a clear juntrungan is certainly not good for your own health and well-being - as well as for your relationships with other people around you. Therefore, you need to know what makes you angry for no reason so that you know the right way to deal with it.
Like to be angry for no reason? Probably because…
1. You are sleep deprived
According to Julie de Azevedo Hanks, Ph.D, LCSW, a family counseling psychologist, said that there are several things that can cause people to become angry for no reason. The thing that often causes emotions to explode without realizing it is because you are tired or don't get enough sleep.
Lack of sleep can cause the brain to become exhausted so that it works to decrease. As a result, it is difficult for you to concentrate, so you like confused yourself, have difficulty thinking clearly, so that it is difficult to digest new information. A tired body coupled with a sluggish brain work makes your productivity drop sharply which then results in stress.
The stress of work demands plus the various effects of lack of sleep can make your emotions explode like a ticking time bomb. For example, you feel anxious because your work is not finished, even though deadline it's tight. Then, if someone else is asking about your job or other work-related things, you can get angry easily. In fact, you shouldn't be angry to respond.
2. You are depressed
Hanks also said that someone who likes to get angry without cause can be caused by depression that he may have, whether he realizes it or not.
In addition to causing feelings of hopelessness and despair, depression can also cause a person to become irritable. In fact, sometimes, depressed people can respond to something with behavior or harsh words. Depression may also make a person do risky things, such as driving recklessly at high speeds.
Anxiety disorders can also make a person explosive. This is because excessive anxiety can make it difficult for them to manage their emotions. People who are anxious tend to have a negative view of something, even though what they have imagined has not happened or even has good potential. As a result, when a situation that is quite challenging or when provoked by an unpleasant condition arises, they spit it out in an angry way.
Depression and anxiety disorders should not be underestimated. If lately you are often angry but feel very tired and have no energy to do activities, you also always feel gloomy, you should consult a doctor to get the right diagnosis and treatment.
3. You feel neglected
In addition to some of the causes above, psychologist Rebecca Wong, LCSW, argues that feeling ignored or ignored by those around you can make a person irritable.
Humans are basically social creatures who hope and seek satisfaction from social relations. When their needs are not met, this can lead to negative emotions. One of them is anger.
The most common (and cliché) simple example is a housewife who likes to be grumpy. Her scolding reflected that she actually expected her husband or children to help clean up the house. However, because she could not express her wish, it was not uncommon for the mother to take it out by looking angry for no reason. In fact, the reason is there.
Getting angry easily can also be an emotional outburst that comes to the surface because you wanted to control or get something beyond your control, but failed to get it.
4. You have a certain disease
If it is not caused by the various triggers above, the cause for your anger without cause may be rooted in the illness you have had so far. For example hyperthyroidism, which often occurs in women, and high cholesterol.
The thyroid hormone controls all things related to the body's metabolism. If there is an excessive amount in the body, hyperthyroidism can cause you to become agitated easily and have difficulty concentrating. This is also the reason why you like to scream when you talk so that you always look like you are angry, said Dr. Neil Gittoes, an endocrinologist at University Hospitals Birmingham.
Meanwhile, statin drugs that are usually used to manage symptoms of high cholesterol can lower serotonin levels in the body as a side effect. Serotonin itself is a hormone released by the brain to create a feeling of happiness, calm, and fulfillment. Low serotonin can make a person emotionally vulnerable to trigger depression.
How can you avoid getting angry easily?
Apart from the various things that have been mentioned above, there are still many things that can trigger your irritability. Therefore, try to find the factors that cause it so you can decide what steps should be taken to reduce these bad habits.
There are several things you can do to prevent your anger from getting angry easily:
- Be aware of the signs when you want to be angry, for example when you feel bad and have a throbbing headache that can trigger your anger to appear.
- Express your emotions without blaming others (writing, singing, or even screaming with your mouth over your pillow).
- Take a deep breath when you want to get angry.
- Avoid negative thoughts that can make you angry.
- Finally, if the emotions have subsided, apologize to the people who have been the target of your tantrum.