Dr. Surabhi Mathur helps adults and teenagers understand and manage anger at her clinic in Nirman Nagar, Jaipur, and looks for any underlying condition that may be fuelling it.
Understanding Anger Problems
Anger itself is a normal emotion, and it is not a diagnosis. It becomes a problem when it leads to shouting, breaking things or hurting others or yourself, or when it is held in until it comes out as bitterness or physical symptoms.
Frequent anger is often linked to something else: chronic stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, alcohol or substance use, past trauma, or a condition called intermittent explosive disorder, in which outbursts are far out of proportion to their trigger. Identifying the cause is the first step, because it shapes the treatment.
Common signs and symptoms
- Losing your temper over small things
- Shouting, swearing, or throwing and breaking things
- Pushing, hitting or threatening others
- Road rage or arguments with strangers
- Feeling tense, irritable or on edge much of the time
- Regret, guilt or shame after outbursts
- Family members who are afraid of your reactions
- Problems at work or with the law because of anger
Causes and risk factors
- Chronic stress, sleep loss or exhaustion
- Depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder
- ADHD, which affects impulse control
- Alcohol or substance use
- Past trauma, or growing up around anger and violence
- Difficulty recognising and expressing other emotions
When should you see a psychiatrist?
Consider booking an appointment if these difficulties have lasted more than two weeks, keep coming back, or are affecting your work, studies, relationships or daily routine. You do not need to wait until things feel unbearable; early treatment is usually shorter and more effective.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, go to the nearest emergency department or call Tele-MANAS, the Government of India’s free 24×7 mental health helpline, on 14416.
How Dr. Surabhi Mathur makes a diagnosis
Your first consultation is an unhurried conversation about your symptoms, how long they have been present, your medical and family history, sleep, stress and any substance use. Where needed, Dr. Mathur uses standard rating scales and may suggest blood tests to rule out physical causes such as thyroid or vitamin problems. You leave with a clear explanation of what is happening and a treatment plan you have agreed to.
What to expect at your first visitTreatment options
Assessment
Understanding when, where and how anger shows up, and checking for depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, alcohol use or trauma that may be driving it.
CBT-based anger management
Learning your early warning signs, using time-outs, challenging the thoughts that fuel anger, and solving problems before they boil over.
Communication skills
Expressing disagreement and needs assertively rather than aggressively, at home and at work.
Family or couple sessions
With your consent, involving family to rebuild trust, agree on ways to calm things down, and keep everyone safe.
Medication when needed
When anger is part of a condition such as depression, ADHD or bipolar disorder, treating that condition often reduces outbursts considerably.
How long does treatment take?
Most anger management programmes run over eight to twelve sessions, and many people notice fewer and milder outbursts within the first few weeks of practising the skills. When an underlying condition is treated, improvement can be faster still.
Why choose Dr. Surabhi Mathur in Jaipur?
- MBBS, MD (Psychiatry), Consultant Psychiatrist at Narayana Hospital
- Trained in psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Plans that combine therapy, medication and lifestyle care
- Strictly confidential, non-judgmental consultations
- Clinic in Nirman Nagar, Mon–Sat by appointment
- Hospital care at Narayana Hospital when it is needed