Anger Check List

Answer "Yes" or "No" to each of the questions below.

  • People tell me that I need to calm down.
  • I feel tense much of the time.
  • At work, I hardly ever say what is on my mind.
  • When I am upset, I try to block out the world by watching TV, reading, or going to sleep.
  • I am drinking or using drugs almost daily to help me calm down.
  • I have trouble getting to sleep.
  • I feel misunderstood or not listened to much of the time.
  • People ask me not to yell or curse so much.
  • My loved ones keep saying that I'm hurting them.
  • My friends don't ask me for help very much.

Scoring
Count how many times you answered "Yes" to the questions above.

0-2 = Manageable - you have stress well under hand but could likely still benefit from relaxation training.

3-5 = Moderate - you need to learn more about what stresses you, and learn stress management techniques.

6+ = Out of Control - you have an anger problem that could benefit from learning anger management techniques.

Check out our Tips for Anger Management.