2021-04-20 · 10:18
How anger goes out of control Anger in the brain.
"Educational piece on how anger escalates and what happens in the brain when it goes out of control — the neuroscience behind losing your temper, in plain language."
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Take-aways
01Anger has a rapid brain pathway that can outrun deliberate thinking — escalation is physiological, not just attitudinal.
02Recognising early body signs of anger creates the window in which regulation strategies work.
03Persistent, out-of-control anger is treatable — evidence-based anger management help is available in Australia.
This is general mental-health education, not personal clinical advice — it is no substitute for assessment by a registered health practitioner. If you need support now, contact Lifeline 13 11 14, call 000 in an emergency, or speak with your GP.