Anger is one of the seven basic emotions, but it is also one of the most troubling. Anger is triggered by goal obstruction. We know that anger can cause a great deal of emotional upheaval for ourselves, but we also know that anger has the potential to lead people into violence or hatred. It is…
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Over the past month, we have emphasized the expression and feeling of pain, but it is also apparent that pain and the seven basic emotions are closely intertwined. It is specifically the connections between pain and anger that were explored in a 2008 study in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine. In that study, Dr. Jennifer…
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