Why do we need anger, could it be the result of a weak mind?

Question

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Answer 1

Hi Josh,

I've learned that anger is often a 'secondary' emotion. It is a coping mechanism to protect the psyche. I have seen most often that anger happens after a person feels threatened or unable to cope with a situation. Anger is a counter-productive emotion, it often results in added stress and more work when expressed - which is why most people learn to apologize after becoming angry with someone else. People also learn to calm themselves, meaning anger isn't worth sustaining - although there is a spectrum involved in people's ability to cope. Some are always angry in which we see can lead to physical manifestations such as psychological difficulties (even to the point of disease) , heart disease, gastrointestinal illness, autoimmune disorders, cancer, propensity for infection - as the immune system - cardiovascular...a multitude of body systems are affected by the stress hormones involved with anger. Yes, I would include anger in the category of 'weak' but better said would be that people need to work on their coping skills. Learning to deal with feeling hurt or threatened without lashing out, practicing acceptance when things don't go your way, and being healthier physically (thus emotionally) to help manage stress are all ways to reduce anger. Therapy often helps those who have more severe issues, often bouts of anger accompany dysfunction. Good role modeling and problem solving skills are taught to children by their parents, and we all need to remember to 'think' or pause before we react.

Answer 2

We need anger. No it is not the result of a weak mind, anymore than any other emotion we feel.

Anger can be a protection. Without it we wouldn't set limits or boundaries, then, anyone could do whatever to us, they wanted to do.

It's a sensor. A warning light, like the ones on industrial machines that can keep us from cutting our fingers off.

Anger also helps us re-evaluate what we stand for, and what we believe in.

Partly by showing us what we are willing to accept.

Answer 3

Anger is an emotion. Some people can control themselves better than others. We don't need anger but we see it everyday. It is hard to stop yourself from getting angry when a lot of things go wrong. Even though anger is bad, it is better to let your feelings out instead of trying hard every day to keep all of your emotions inside of you. It is a good idea to try to handle negative events in a better manner than complete anger though.

Answer 4

Anger is a second stage emotion. It comes out of Fear and is part of the fight or flight variable. Anger that is deep seated is augmented by socialization, learned responses and is manifest most frequently by those who have not found other methods for self control.

Everyone angers from time to time but it is violent and vengeful anger that is the most dangerous. Loss or perception of loss of some kind is one of the fears that drives anger. Loss of respect, loss of love, loss of reputation, loss of social position, all these and many many more things may be associated with Anger.

Answer 5

That's a great question. I suppose each emotion must have a counterbalance for us to really understand what we're feeling. How would we ever know that we're happy if we've never experienced sadness? How can one feel pleased with something if he's never been angry about something else?

I'm not saying that anger is a great thing, but it's one of our emotions. And we need to openly experience it every now and then to remind us of the joy and happiness at the other end of the spectrum,

Answer 6

Pay that first answer no mind, unless he has a very wry sense of humor. Aristotle said it was one of the seven basic emotions and I agree. He forgot love, though. I taught self esteem to fifth and sixth graders and we always tried to look at that brief second that came before the anger started. That was the real emotion.
It was often hurt feelings or embarrassment. Anger is often a way to cover your true feelings because you're in a situation where you aren't in power to be in charge of the situation.

Answer 7

No. It's only human to get angry sometimes. You just have to learn to control the anger and move on. In fact, I would be very suspicious of a person that does not get angry. I think that if you hold in your anger that it would lead to move troubles later on. I think that is how depression starts, then murders and crimes.

Answer 8

we don't need anger. itis an emotional response to something we totally do not like.

It is the response of the the person who is angry and not the response of the person at whom it is directed.

We all should accept that we are the the person who is angry and try to direct that emotion in a more positive way.