🧠Symbols:
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Anxiety → worried face
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Anger → angry face
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Link → arrows in a circle
What Is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of:
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Worry
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Nervousness
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Fear
It often happens when:
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We think something bad might happen
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We feel unsafe
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We are unsure about the future
Everyone feels anxious sometimes.
What Is Anger?
Anger is a feeling that happens when:
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Something feels unfair
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We feel frustrated
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Someone treats us badly
Anger often reacts to something happening right now.
Anger and Anxiety Are Different
But they are connected.
Both can:
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Make our heart beat fast
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Make our body feel tense
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Make it hard to think clearly
How Anxiety and Anger Can Link
Sometimes:
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Anxiety can turn into anger
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Anger can make anxiety worse
This can feel like a loop.
Anger Can Be Healthy
Anger is not bad.
Anger can:
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Tell us something is wrong
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Help us notice unfairness
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Help us speak up
Anger is like pressure in a bubble.
If it builds up too much, it can burst.
Important Rule
🚫 Anger is not okay if it hurts people.
🚫 Anger is not an excuse for violence or abuse.
✅ Anger is okay when we:
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Talk about it
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Take breaks
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Ask for help
Getting Support
Support can include:
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Talking to someone you trust
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Breathing slowly
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Therapy or counselling
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Support at school or home
🌿 LEVEL 2 – EASY READ (MORE DETAIL) MODULE
Anger, Anxiety, and Stress: Understanding the Link
🧠Symbol: Brain with emotions
What Is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a mental health condition that affects:
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Thoughts
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Feelings
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The body
It often focuses on:
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What might go wrong
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Fear of danger or failure
Anxiety can last a long time and affect daily life.
What Is Anger?
Anger is an emotional response to:
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Frustration
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Feeling powerless
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Being treated unfairly
Anger often focuses on:
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A person
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An event
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A situation
Key Differences
Anxiety
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Focuses on the future
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Feels like worry or fear
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Can lead to avoidance
Anger
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Focuses on the present
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Feels like frustration or rage
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Can lead to shouting or reacting
⚠️ The body reacts in very similar ways for both.
Why Anger and Anxiety Are Connected
1. Anger as Protection
When someone feels anxious and out of control, anger may appear to:
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Feel stronger
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Regain control
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Hide fear
2. Anxiety Turning Into Anger
If anxiety is not noticed or supported:
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It can build up
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It may come out as anger over small things
3. A Cycle Can Form
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Anxiety leads to anger
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Anger increases stress
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Stress increases anxiety
This cycle can continue unless it is noticed.
Real-Life Examples
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Someone anxious about money snaps over small problems
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A student worried about school becomes angry with teachers
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A person anxious about health feels ignored and reacts with anger
Stress, Anxiety, and Anger (Quick Guide)
Stress
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Reaction to pressure
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Often short-term
Anxiety
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Ongoing worry or fear
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Often long-lasting
Anger
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Reaction to frustration or injustice
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Can build up or explode
They often overlap, but they are not the same.
Anxiety in Children and Young People
Children with anxiety may:
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Worry a lot
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Avoid school or activities
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Feel sick or tired
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Get easily upset or angry
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Struggle to concentrate
Some children act out.
Others go quiet or withdraw.
Types of Anxiety (Overview)
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General Anxiety
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Panic Attacks
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Social Anxiety
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Phobias
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Fear of leaving home
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Separation Anxiety
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Selective Mutism
Understanding the type helps people get the right support.
Support and Strategies
Support may include:
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CBT (talking therapy)
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Breathing and relaxation
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Clear routines
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School adjustments
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Family support
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Medication (if advised by a doctor)
Reassurance
Anger and anxiety are common.
They are treatable.
Needing help does not mean failure.
Understanding emotions helps people:
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Feel safer
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Gain control
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Build confidence
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