Psychologist on 8 reasons we hold on to anger

Holding on to anger is one of the ways people cope with negative feelings or experiences. However, experts say it's

Published on Apr 28, 2022 02:52 PM IST 9 Photos
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Holding on to anger means you are likely to revisit the experience over and over again which could lead to anxiety, depression, mood disorders or suicidal thoughts. Writer and psychotherapist Sara Kuberic in her recent Instagram post lists 8 reasons people hold on to anger.(Pixabay)

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As per Sara Kuberic, we hold on to anger because it validates our experience.(Pixabay)

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The psychologist says that people hold on to anger because they may find it more comfortable facing anger than sadness.(Pixabay)

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One of the reasons could be that people may not have developed mechanism to manage their emotions. Sara Kuberic says we may hold on to anger because we lack the skills to self-soothe(Pixabay)

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Kuberic says some people hold on to anger because it helps them avoid taking responsibility(Pixabay)

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