Someone would make a really physical play that I thought was dangerous. There were a few factors that stuck out to me as to why I was getting angry. This is when I realized something was wrong and started to explore the Emotion Iceberg of Anger by breaking it down into the three categories above. It got to a point where I started to ask myself, вЂњWhy am I so angry? Why am I even playing basketball anymore?вЂќ I even found myself getting angry and arguing over silly calls. HereвЂ™s a photo for all you Clipper haters out there.Д«ut lately, IвЂ™ve noticed that playing pickup basketball hasnвЂ™t been as fun or as enjoyable as it used to be. I was a fan since the days of Elton Brand circa 2004. IвЂ™d be out on the courts three times a week even if I had a sprained finger or ankle. In my early 20вЂ™s, I would play religiously. I love watching it, playing it, and studying the game. It is one of my favorite sports in the world. HereвЂ™s an example of how IвЂ™ve used it in my own life. Going through each of categories can help provide structure whenever you feel overwhelmed, lost, or uncertain about your feelings. There are many things in this category that you can control.Д«iological and chemical factors - Examples include the effect of chemical imbalances in the brain on depression, marijuana on depression, and even caffeine on anxiety. Things you do - Examples include how you view yourself, going to the gym, and what truths you believe. For the most part, these factors are outside of your control.

Things that happen to you - Examples include present event(s) that triggered the emotional response, past events, culture, and things people have said to you. Emotions can be fueled by three main categories:

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