Like most emotions, anger is common and normal to experience from time to time. Whilst it is normal to experience anger on occasion, it can begin to become a problem if it seems out of control or if it is impacting relationships. An individual with anger issues also may experience anger more often, or to a more severe degree.

People may feel angry for several different reasons, however common reasons for feeling angry can include stress, family problems, experiencing failure or injustice, or financial issues.

Anger is often described as an intense feeling of displeasure. When we feel angry, we experience physical symptoms in our body, as well as emotional symptoms. These symptoms may occur before, during, or after an immediate surge of anger.