✅ As a therapist, I’ve seen that anger often disguises something deeper—hurt, childhood grief, or unmet longing. In Indian mythology, Duryodhana’s rage wasn’t born from Draupadi’s marriage; it was rooted in a childhood of expectations, love, and entitlement denied.

👉 Neuroscience backs this up. When anger strikes, the amygdala (our brain’s alarm bell) goes into overdrive while the prefrontal cortex takes a back seat—making irrational anger reactions more likely.Verywell Mind

👉 Left unchecked, these emotional storms harm us physically—raising blood pressure, increasing heart disease risks, and fraying our most meaningful relationships.New York PostVerywell Mind.

👉 But here’s the good news: we can change how we respond.

✅ Evidence-Based Tips to Break Free from Anger:
✅ Breathe to reset—deep, belly breathing calms both brain and body.The Times
✅ Reframe your story—question the accuracy of your triggers.The Times
✅ Ground your attention—use sensory exercises like the 5-4-3-2-1 technique to disengage from anger. The Times
👉 Choose compassion over judgment—softening your reaction shifts your inner weather. The Times of India
👉 Conclusion:
Anger is not the enemy—it’s a message. When we listen to it instead of lashing out, we heal what’s really broken. If you’d like to explore healthy ways to process those emotions, therapy offers a path toward peace.