Anger, Hostility, And Violent Behavior: Check Your Symptoms
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Check Your Symptoms
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
If you have been:
- Abused by an intimate partner: Go to the topic Domestic Abuse.
- Harmed by another person (victim of violent behavior): Go to the topic Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, or Rape.
If you have suicidal thoughts: Go to the topic Suicidal Thoughts or Threats.
- Yes
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Are you so angry that you might harm someone?
- Yes
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Does your anger or hostility cause problems with others?
Other Symptoms to Watch For
Do you have any of the following symptoms?
- Anger or hostility that is related to the use of alcohol or drugs: Go to the topic Alcohol and Drug Problems.
If a visit to a health professional is not needed immediately, see the Home Treatment section for self-care information.
| Last updated: | January 18, 2008 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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