Why do I get angry?

You get angry because something feels not okay. Your face may get hot. Your hands may squeeze tight. Your voice may get loud. Slow breaths can help.

You get angry when your brain thinks something is wrong or not fair. It is trying to help you stay safe. Your body gets ready to shout, stomp, or run. Anger is like a loud alarm in your house. It says, “Look! Something needs help!” Then you can take breaths and use words.

You get angry because your brain notices a problem, like unfairness, hurt feelings, being tired, or not getting what you need. A part of your brain sends an alarm. Then your body gets energy to act: your heart beats faster, your face may feel hot, and your muscles get tight. Anger is not bad. It is a signal. The trick is choosing what to do next. Surprising fact: anger can last a very short time in your body if you do not keep feeding it with angry thoughts.