Shaking when angry happens because of the body's natural "fight-or-flight" response to stress. When feeling mad, the body releases adrenaline, a hormone that prepares muscles for action by increasing blood flow and energy availability. This heightened muscle readiness and tension can cause involuntary shaking or trembling. This shaking is a physiological sign that the body is primed to either confront a threat or flee, even if the threat isn't physical but emotional or social in nature.
The shaking is a result of increased muscle contraction rates triggered by adrenaline, combined with the difficulty in maintaining muscle tension for long periods. This is a normal reaction and a way the body readies itself for potential physical exertion linked to anger.
Managing this shaking can involve techniques to reduce adrenaline effects, such as deep breathing, physical exercise, meditation, or stepping away from the anger-triggering situation.
