We all know that feeling. It’s the rage that comes when someone pulls out in front of us on the highway or our significant other makes a personal attack on our character. Anger is a secondary emotion, which means, it is often provoked by another emotion. Fortunately for us, we are not born angry. An event causes a response, and anger feels safer because it isn’t as vulnerable of an emotion as fear. Anger is a healthy response to criticism, threat, or frustration. What isn’t healthy is using anger in a way that harms ourselves or others. There are plenty of ways to express anger without becoming aggressive. If anger turns into rage, it can cause difficulty in our ability to make decisions and we are more likely to do things that are pretty unreasonable. Sometimes, anger can make us physically not feel well. Headaches, backaches, digestive issues, insomnia, and a weakened immune system are just a few of the physical symptoms one may experience. Uncontrolled anger can lead to depression, low self-esteem, and alcohol/drug abuse.