How Does Anger Affect Our Bodies

Anger is a part of a pattern of physiological experiences that exists. When we’re mad, our heart rate and breathing increase. We start to sweat, which is our sympathetic nervous system kicking in the energy for us to respond. Our digestion system also slows down to help us conserve energy.

TED Talks Daily · Why we get mad -- and why it's healthy | Ryan Martin · at 11:21 · July 10th, 2019 ·Transcript

On this episode

What’s The Role Of An Anger Researcher at 1:42
How Is Anger With Us During Some Of The Best Moments Of Our Lives at 2:46
What’s Are Common Themes Of Anger at 5:46
Why Do We All Get Angry Over Different Things at 6:18
What Are Some Cognitive Distortions Of Anger at 9:36
What Is One Thing To Remember About Anger at 10:41
How Does Anger Affect Our Bodies at 11:21
What Is Some Good News About Anger at 12:17
Can You Get Motivated By Anger at 12:51