How often does the average person get angry?

Considering this, what percent of people have anger issues?

Almost 9 percent of American adults —orabout 22 million people — have a historyofimpulsive angry behavior and have easy access toatleast one gun, according to a study published last week inthejournal Behavioral Sciences & the Law.

Also, is suppressing anger unhealthy? Sometimes anger can be good for you, ifit'saddressed quickly and expressed in a healthy way. Infact,anger may help some people think more rationally.However,unhealthy episodes of anger — when youhold itin for long periods of time, turn it inward, or explodeinrage — can wreak havoc on your body.

Considering this, why do I get so mad so easily?

In other cases, an anger problem may be caused byearlytrauma or events in a person's life that have shapedtheirpersonality. In some cases, hormonal changes can also causeanger,as can certain mental disorders.

How can I stop being so angry all the time?

Here are seven easy ways to stop feeling angry.

1. Exercise. Anger is - at base - an energy that expressesitselfin and through the body.
2. Use your anger as motivation to make a change.
3. Watch or listen to something funny.
4. Shift your focus.
5. Meditate.
6. Do something -- anything!
7. Write it out.