When does anger become a problem?

We can all struggle to manage our anger at times. But signs that it may be becoming a problem for you could include: 

• You feel like you can't control your anger, or that it controls your life
• You express your anger through unhelpful or destructive behaviour, such as violence or self-harm
• You're worried your behaviour may become abusive
• Your anger is having a negative effect on your relationships, work, studies or hobbies
• Your anger is often hurting, frightening or upsetting the people around you
• You feel unable to get on with your daily life because of your anger
• You find yourself thinking about your anger all the time
• You're often doing or saying things that you regret afterwards
• Your anger is having a negative impact on your overall mental and physical health
• Anger is becoming your go-to emotion, blocking out your ability to feel other emotions
• Your anger regularly makes you feel worse about yourself or your life
• You can't remember things you do or say when you're angry 
• You're using alcohol or drugs to cope with your anger