Anger Can Be Biochemical

Anger can be triggered by the state your body is in. This is because when you experience certain states your body experiences a "hormonal bath." Which of these states might you be experiencing today in terms of your physical well-being that might be contributing to your anger:

• Fatigue
• Sleep Deprivation
• Pain
• Hangovers

When you experience any of these four, your threshold for how much you can tolerate is much lower than it might otherwise be. This means that you will react much more quickly to an anger-provoking situation than you would if you were not tired, sleep deprived, in pain, or suffering from a hangover.

There are two more bodily conditions that can actually lead to aggression:

• Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
• Low blood sugar

It's no surprise that PMS is on the list. We know that when a woman is "PMS-ing" her body is awash in hormones. That can affect her tolerance for even the slightest annoyance. If she is prone to PMS, there may not be much a woman can do to avoid it. She can, however, be aware that she is at her "low threshold" and take special care not to respond to annoyances in hurtful ways.

About low blood sugar: Watch your sugar intake! High intakes of sugar will trigger a surge of insulin throughout your body. Not only does the insulin convert the sugar you just consumed, but it can access other sugar in your body and convert that, as well. This leads to lowered blood sugar levels, which results in moodiness, irritability and aggression.

On days when you are experiencing any of these six bodily states, take care of yourself. Do something to pamper yourself to help yourself through that day. Most of all, remind yourself throughout the day that you might be prone to reacting more angrily than usual, and make an effort to think before you speak or act.