Getting angry can be beyond your control at times. Things go wrong sometimes that can leave you deeply annoyed and frustrated. However, when your anger gets out of hand, it can put a strain on your relationships.
Does your anger take over you most of the times? Does it cause damage to things, including your relationships? Take this ‘Do I have anger issues’ quiz to find out whether your anger may be getting in the way of you leading a healthy, fulfilling life.
1. Does your anger affect your work and relationship?
A. Yes, it makes things worse
B. Yes, it causes a few problems
C. No, not at all
2. How do you feel after an episode of anger or irritation?
A. Guilty and regretful
B. A bit guilty, but I can let it go
C. Relieved or unaffected
3. How do you react when someone disagrees with you or challenges your opinions?
A. I get defensive and argumentative
B. I can get a little defensive, but I try to discuss calmly
C. I'm open to different opinions and handle disagreements calmly
4. Do you tend to blame others or external factors when you get angry?
A. Yes, I often blame others for my anger
B. Sometimes, but I can take responsibility too
C. No, I take responsibility for my emotions
5. How often do you experience physical symptoms like increased heart rate or tension when angry?
A. Almost every time
B. Occasionally
C. Rarely or never
6. Have you sought professional help or counseling to address your anger?
A. No, I haven't considered it
B. I've thought about it, but I haven't tried counseling yet
C. Yes, I've sought professional help and it has been beneficial
7. Have you broken something around you in a fit of anger?
A. Yes
B. I don't think so
C. No, not at all
8. Have you had a physical fight with someone?
A. Yes, multiple times
B. Only one
C. No, never
9. Do you hold grudges against people?
A. Yes, I hold grudges forever
B. Sometimes
C. No, not really
10. Are you able to apologize to people after a fight?
A. No why should I apologize
B. Only when it is my fault
C. Yes, I like to maintain peace
11. Did your mom or dad have a difficult time controlling their anger?
A. Yes, for sure
B. Sometimes
C. No, not really
12. How often do you get irritated in a day?
A. At least once every two hours
B. At least once every six hours
C. Just once or twice in a day/ I don’t get irritated everyday
13. What sort of things irritate you?
A. Small things
B. When things don’t go the way I wanted them to
C. When everything around me completely falls apart
14. How do you deal with all the irritation or anger?
A. I shout or scream at the person/thing that caused it
B. I shout only sometimes when the person really deserves it
C. I try to calm myself done and stop myself from shouting
15. Do people often tell you that you get too angry?
A. Yes, all the time
B. Yes, but only sometimes
C. No, not at all
16. Do you reflect on the times you get angry and realize that it was unnecessary to get so worked up?
A. Yes, most of the time
B. Yes, sometimes
C. No, never
17. Have you tried any sort of meditation or mindfulness practices?
A. Yes, but they don’t work at all
B. Yes, they work most of the time
C. No, I’ve never tried it
18. How long does your anger usually last?
A. At least 10-20 minutes, or even longer
B. At least 5-10 minutes
C. It goes away in a flash
19. Do you lose control of your actions when you get angry?
A. Yes, completely
B. Yes, sometimes
C. No, never
20. Do you think you get unnecessarily angry at times?
A. Yes, all the time
B. Yes, sometimes
C. No, not at all
