What happens to a persons brain when they become angry? Anger is an instinctive yet complex emotional reaction that affects everyone differently. People whose brains are wired for anger may become angry at a moments notice act impulsively on their anger regret their behavior afterwards & fly into dangerous rages that leave them feeling out of control. Calming the Angry Brain" examines how the limbic system affects the way people process anger & why some people are predisposed to anger while others are able to remain calm in aggravating situations. Readers learn how to change their patterns of thinking so that they become less likely to experience extreme levels of anger & more in control of their behavior when they do become angry. By understanding the six natural stages of emotionality: system activation modulation planning taking emotion-influenced action evaluation & system deactivation readers can come to terms with possible problems at each stage of processing. The book then offers guidance for taking charge of anger & learning new ways to rewire the brain so that anger is measured & manageable not destructive."