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Why is my friend mad at me?

Writer Gabriel Cooper

If your friend is getting mad at you, this could have a valid reason. Injustice, stress, financial troubles, family or personal problems, traumatic occurrences, or feeling unheard or unappreciated are all common causes of rage. Anger can be triggered by physiological processes such as hunger, chronic pain, fear, or terror for no apparent cause. Hormonal imbalances can also cause it, such as increased cortisol levels induced by medicines or tumors, estrogen levels dropping right before menses, thyroid hormone imbalances, and so on.

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WAYS TO EXHIBIT ANGER:

People exhibit their anger in a variety of ways, including:

• Ignoring others, withdrawing or becoming quiet.

• Swearing, making threats.

• Lashing out violently, such as throwing things or punching others

• Self-harm, such as slashing oneself or hitting one’s head.

CAUSES:

The following are some possible causes of unexplained outbursts of anger or getting mad:

  • Flimsy boundaries: You may believe that people are taking advantage of you if you say yes to things when you truly want to say no, or if you are compelled to do things for others that you don’t want to do. You may become fatigued and frustrated as a people-pleaser.
  • Sleep deprivation: You may be sleeping too little, being overworked, or staying up too late. This can make dealing with emotional issues more difficult.
  • Anxiety: People who suffer from anxiety often feel overwhelmed because they must work hard to control their emotions. If you have anxiety and are confronted with a difficult scenario, you may lose control without realizing it.
  • Bipolar disorder: Anger, impatience, aggression, and wrath are all signs of bipolar disorder, which is a brain disorder that causes mood swings. These mood swings might range from euphoric manic periods to severe depressed spells.
  • Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is characterized by uncontrollable angry outbursts that are often accompanied by physical violence or violent behavior. They may have an out-of-control rage that is out of proportion to the event.