How does anger affect those with schizophrenia?

This is a tough one because the illness is so different in different people. The most general thing I can think of is that anger is often stressful or an indicator of stress and stress tends to be bad for people with schizophrenia. read more

How caffeine and nicotine affect those with schizophrenia 01-15-16 Category: Addiction, Dual Diagnosis Approximately 80 percent of people diagnosed with schizophrenia smoke, with many receiving a regular dose of nicotine through a tobacco use disorder. read more

The long-term physical effects of uncontrolled anger include increased anxiety, high blood pressure and headache. Anger is a positive and useful emotion, if it is expressed appropriately. Long-term strategies for anger management include regular exercise, learning relaxation techniques and counselling. read more