Anger is a powerful emotion. In fact, according to Dr. Leon Seltzer of Psychology Today, it is one of the most powerful emotions known to humans.
It is also a common defense mechanism — anger protects us from hurt, sadness and fear. But what happens when you internalize anger?
What happens when you become your own proverbial punching bag? Well, you become sick. “When people internalize feelings of anger, it causes them to turn against themselves and become self-critical and self-hating,” Dr.
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