You talk frequently about the negative aspects of anger. My question is this: Are all forms of anger unhealthy? In other words, do I have to avoid anger at all costs?
When we talk about anger, for example, in the book, Forgiveness Therapy, authored by Dr. Fitzgibbons and me, the emphasis is on deep and abiding anger, what psychologists call resentment and psychiatrists call irritability. This kind of anger can lead to compromises in emotional health, such as an increase in anxiety and depression. Yet, short-term anger can be good because you know an injustice has occurred, and you further realize it is unfair. The key is not to let the anger dominate and linger for weeks, months, or years.
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