“Seeing red” can refer to a flash of rage or an angry outburst.
Here are the most common triggers and what to do if it happens to you.
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There is so much emotion that replaces proper cause-and-effect processing in the brain.
When you see red, your emotional state can supersede your rational state.
What usually causes people to see red?
clinical associate professor of psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital
What elicits these emotions can vary from person to person.
Your personal history can play a role, too, according to Dr. Hafeez.
Having unprocessed emotions around a particular trigger can be a driving factor, too, says Dr. Gallagher.
4 cool-down tactics for whenever hot anger strikes
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She recommends taking five deep, measured breaths and seeing where that gets you.
Its best to put a stop to that train of thought while you still can, says Dr. Hafeez.
And with time, you’re able to learn to respond more effectively.
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clinical associate professor of psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital
