Anger is one of the most overlooked manifestations of asperger's syndrome. Understanding this connection opens important treatment avenues.
How Asperger's Syndrome Produces Anger and Irritability
- Chronic asperger's syndrome depletes the emotional resources needed for patience
- Asperger's Syndrome often involves threat perception — anger is a natural threat response
- The frustration of feeling controlled by asperger's syndrome generates anger
- For men especially, anger is a more culturally accepted expression of asperger's syndrome
When Anger Is a Asperger's Syndrome Signal
If you're significantly more irritable or angry than usual, and this doesn't resolve with normal self-care, consider whether asperger's syndrome is the underlying driver.
Managing Anger in Asperger's Syndrome
- Recognize anger as a asperger's syndrome signal — a call for attention, not an attack
- Build the space between trigger and response through mindfulness
- Address asperger's syndrome directly — treating it often dramatically reduces irritability
- Anger management therapy helps when anger is affecting relationships