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  Anger Today It’s everywhere now—on the road, in the checkout line, in the comment thread, in the meeting that should have been an email. Anger has become the background noise of daily life, humming beneath our conversations, shaping our reactions, coloring our judgments. It’s not just personal anymore; it’s cultural. How Widespread It Is We see it in families, where old wounds flare over small disagreements. We see it at work, where frustration over workload or recognition turns into sharpness. We see it in politics, where outrage has become a kind of currency. Even in places meant for rest—churches, parks, social media feeds—anger leaks in, disguised as conviction or humor or “just being honest.” It’s not that anger is new. It’s that it’s ambient now—shared, contagious, and often unexamined. What’s Fueling It Much of today’s anger grows from exhaustion and fear. People feel unheard, unseen, overextended. They’re carrying too much—responsibility, uncertainty, grief—and the small...

    Today's Publisher's Pride is  Anger Anonymous  by Dennis Ortman, which recently reached #198 on Amazon in anger management self-help. Book Description: When you feel in the grip of anger, ask yourself these questions: Do you feel powerless to control your temper? Does your anger frighten you so much that you feel compelled to suppress it? Does your life feel unmanageable because of your anger? Does your preoccupation with the unfairness of life and being wronged interfere with your happiness Do you feel hopeless about finding a cure for your temper?  If you answer "yes" to these questions, you may be addicted to your anger. It acts like a drug that stimulates you, energizes you, and causes you to act insanely. Viewing your anger as an addiction, Dr. Ortman guides you through the time-tested Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to find healing and growth. He shows how the Steps offer practical wisdom to use the natural energy of your anger wisely and well, ne...

We often think of suicide as the final act of despair — a collapse into hopelessness, a quiet surrender. But sometimes, it’s not quiet at all. Sometimes, it’s fueled by rage. Anger and suicide may seem like emotional opposites. One explodes outward; the other implodes. But research shows they’re more connected than we think. Anger — especially when chronic, internalized, or unexpressed — can be a powerful risk factor for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. How Anger Contributes to Suicide Risk Angry temperament : A persistent tendency to feel and express anger, even without clear provocation, is linked to suicidal ideation — independent of depression. Internalized anger : When anger is turned inward, it can become self-loathing, guilt, or shame — emotional states that erode self-worth. Erosion of social support : Chronic anger can push people away, leaving the person feeling isolated and burdensome — key ingredients in the interpersonal theory of suicide. Impulsivity and emotion dy...