Glaucon

Anger can become addictive.

Anger addiction is biochemical problem. Like victims of alcohol or substance abuse, the "angerholic" is hostage to a host of body reactions, one of which is an upsurge of adrenalin that generates a sense of invincibility.

According to James C. Tanner, rage addiction produces a "Superman" scenario, in which one feels powerful, galvanized for action.

Anger can bring on a "rush" that feels "so strong and good" that many "want to experience it again and again." Rage releases biochemical and neural changes in the body that can become self-consuming with repetition. Like alcohol, the binge of outrage becomes a necessary evil. Such is the nature of addiction.

reconreb Loc: America / Inglis Fla.

One of many human flaws , damn we got a hell of alot of work to do . Everyone needs to find a constructive outlet for shortcomings ,, I use exercise and Ice cream not necessarily in that order ..

Glaucon

I think we all might gain from eating more ice cream and exuding less h**e. And, yes, we do have a lot of work to do if we are going to get the world reasonably safe and keep from blowing ourselves to hell.

Wolf counselor Loc: Heart of Texas

Yo Succubus,

It's important to have a robust capacity to h**e.

It's good for the soul.

http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2004/3/4/the-importance-of-hating-people-heres/

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

I h**e the feeling of anger... and yes, I have felt rage. Not just wanting to say something nasty, but rage....wanting to hurt someone badly. It is true, I did feel strong almost superhuman...but in a very bad way. I have never hurt anyone and I hope I never have to. Whether they deserved my anger or not is immaterial... and after the anger went back into its cave, I was so tired and remorseful although I did not take any action or say one word, it is hard to explain, but I felt contaminated... wrong. I pray that I never experience that feeling again as long as I live. This is not to say that I am immune and never get my panties in a twist, I do, but it lasts only a second or two--long enough for me to analyze the situation and it is never makes me want to hurt anyone, in word or action. I don't know if this is hereditary or something learned... as I recall none of my caregivers.... Papa, Mother, grandparents were angry people, I do not recall them arguing or even talking badly about other people.

I do find your post interesting and I hope others will provide you feedback.

Glaucon

The part on rage addiction is from a longer article you can find on the internet or I will post the web page if you want me to. I think all humans are wired genetically to experience rage through evolutionary process. We are all capable of rage, but experience it from low to high. However, we have an instinct for rage, but we also have the brain capacity to manage it if we want to do so. However, for all of us, expressing rage releases some very feel good hormones. Actually, humans have evolved instincts that work against monogamy, but some of us choose to remain monogamous.

Glaucon

Some people are likely to express rage at the article and they will feel really good for awhile following their rageathon .

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

Yes, if you would provide the link I would be interested in reading it.

As for being predisposed to feeling rage and it being healthy... I don't know. For example, I am elderly... over 65. I do not have, or have had: high blood pressure, ulcers, unhealthy cholesterol, headaches, skin problems or stress. I do not suffer depression and I heal exceptionally well and quickly. I still run 5 miles a day and weigh slightly more (5 pounds) than I did when I was 20.. I weigh 121 pounds and I am 5'8". I sleep like I did as a child and I do not have many fears... only worms and yes that is a very odd phobia. I think that my good health is a byproduct of not being angry even part time. Even during my long marriage, we had about 5 arguments, or one about every 6 years... and I started each one... thing is, they lasted less than an hour and I am the one who apologized. My husband also had an aversion to feeling angry.

However, having said this, I recognize that some folks are very happy and content even with feeling addicted to anger. That sounds like such a contradiction, but I do know some folks that are happier when they complain, single out others to blame, and have grumpy days each week. It is just "natural" for them, although I do not know how I could survive their life style. I recognize that we are all different... and what a blessing that is.. imagine if we were all the same.. can we say boring!

Boo_Boo Loc: Jellystone

Interesting article... I can not name one person that I have ever h**ed. Some I did not understand and some I did not associate with for long.. but h**e... no. I guess I am one of those undiscerning individuals who would be considered boring.

bggamers Loc: georgia

Maybe I should try that the exercise I mean the ice cream is works real well but I keep have to buy new cloths