Anger, Hostility, And Violent Behavior: Check Your Symptoms


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When to See a Doctor

You have answered Yes to:

Are you so angry that you might harm someone?


See significance of violent behavior if you need information to help you answer the question below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

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Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.

Yes

Are you making plans to harm someone else?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.



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Last updated: January 18, 2008
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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