Anger is a very strong emotion that may have serious effects on our health. A study conducted by experts from Concordia University shows that millions of individuals across the globe suffer from GAD or Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Earlier studies were not able to clearly establish the connection between anger and anxiety even when irritability, a form of anger, is among the diagnostic factor for anxiety.
GAD is a serious condition that is characterized by uncontrollable and excessive worry about things we deal with on daily basis. The anxiety interferes with your ability to function the way you should function. People who suffer from GAD anticipate disaster and are overly concerned with issues on relationships, money, or health.
The experts look into the different components of anger and how they play a role in anxiety. They examined anger control, anger expression, verbal aggression, physical aggression, and hostility. The proponents assessed over 380 participants for GAD and their tendency to react to anger triggering scenarios.
Around 131 of the subjects had symptoms of GAD, heightened level of anger, and different dimensions that maybe linked with anxiety and worry. Their GAD symptoms were made more severe by internalized anger and hostility.
The finding suggests that anxiety goes hand in hand with anger with increased level of the strong emotion linked uniquely to the status of the GAD. Internalized anger is a very good and strong predictor of anxiety.
The proponents of the study also suggest that the treatment of anxiety should also address the anger symptoms in order for the treatment to be effective.