Anyone can get angry at times. Anyone can have trouble with management of that anger at times. Anyone can sometimes have the physical symptoms of anger. But, how do you know if you have an anger management problem? Why do you need to know?

Persons with serious anger problems react more intensely, maintain their anger longer, and are in danger doing harm to others. The intensity and duration of anger can cause physical harm to the sufferer.

There are several indicators of an anger management problem. These indicators are like a roadmap to help determine if you have a problem. There are several questions you can ask yourself to pinpoint these indicators and determine just how much of a problem this is for you. Ask yourself the following questions.

Question one: Do you feel angry most of the time?
People with normal anger responses have very few incidents of truly feeling angry. It takes a lot to cause them to feel angry enough to even notice it. They let most incidents just go by with no notice. The person with a problem, however, will notice every small slight, every comment that they think might have been intended as an insult. They may even feel angry and not be able to recognize it, or identify why.

Question two: Do things that others find insignificant make you angry?
People with normal anger reactions are able to ignore many slights, insults, or unintentional hurts. The person with an anger problem in contrast, will react to minor incidents and comments as though they were meant as an insult. They feel that everyone is trying to ‘get them’. They often feel very emotional without realizing why something angers them.

Question three: Do you to respond events with a stronger response than most people?
People with normal anger reactions feel the emotion but find a peaceful way to deal with it, such as negotiating. You may not exhibit violent behavior, but if you overreact to annoyances, even if they are big, you have an anger control problem.

Question four: Do you get some sort of satisfaction when you have the opportunity to get angry, especially when you can justify reacting visibly?
People with healthy emotional responses avoid outbursts if at all possible. They don’t like the feeling that anger gives them. In contrast, the person with anger management problems thrives on those same feelings.

Question five: Do you have physical complaints related to anger issues, such as rapid heartbeat, anxiety, tenseness, digestive problems, and sweating, that last longer than expected?

It is normal to have the above physical symptoms, but they should be short-lived. When the anger episode is resolved, they should go away. But, for the person with anger management issues, they often remain long after the anger.

If your answers above indicate you have a problem then you need to seek help. Sometimes, if the anger management problem is mild, a friend or family member can help you learn to manage your reactions in a healthier manner.

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