Heightened responses due to alcohol consumption can make anger intensified. If your behavior fits the description of an angry drunk, it may be difficult to admit you behaved that way under the influence. Many people whose behavior changes drastically with drinking have a hard time believing it when they’re sober. But the best choice for you and the people around you is to enter treatment and work to...
Sober living
It’s crucial to recognize that the emotional impact of alcohol varies significantly from person to person and can be influenced by various factors such as individual predispositions, external stressors, and social contexts. Speaking with another person can help you to determine what other emotions may be lying under the surface. These ‘masked emotions’ may include hurt, fear, loneliness, anxiety,...
You can do this by saying to yourself “I’m feeling angry right now” or “anger is present.” You can also notice how the anger is manifesting in your body. Labeling and allowing yourself to feel anger can actually help reduce its initial intensity. It affects parts of your brain responsible for movement, memory, self-control, and basic functions like hunger alcoholism and anger and thirst. How...