Anger

Anger is often closely tied to addiction. It is a normal response to the hurt caused by trauma, abuse, or neglect. However, many people don’t deal with their anger in a healthy way. They either lose control and become aggressive or even violent, or they repress their anger, which can lead to depression and anxiety.… Read On »

Are Anger and Addiction-Related? We don’t get angry for no reason. Typically, we get angry when we’re hurt. This can be physical, as with abuse or assault, or it can be emotional, such as when a parent or loved one disparages, criticizes, neglects, or lies to us. When we’re hurt like this, especially when we’re… Read On »