PTSD Bytes #16: PTSD and Anger - VA News

While everybody experiences anger, it becomes problematic when it’s too intense, comes too often or starts to interfere with your life. This could look like problems at work or with family members, which can lead to social isolation. It can also be related to other issues, such as pain, difficulty sleeping, and alcohol and drug disorders. Part of treating anger is addressing its triggers, or situations and feelings that lead you to become angry. This can help you slow down the process of becoming angry too quickly.

If you want to work on it on your own, Mackintosh recommends the Anger and Irritability Management Skills (AIMS) course. The course is anonymous and can be used by Veterans and non-Veterans. The AIMS online course educates people about warning signs and triggers and provides tools to manage that anger.