Why do elderly people get angry for no reason?

Some people, when they get older, often lose their temper over trivial matters. They feel that they have a particularly strong "nameless anger" in their hearts. Not only are they easily emotionally agitated and irritable, they may even do uncontrollable behaviors such as beating and scolding others, and smashing objects and furniture. So, what exactly causes the nameless anger of the elderly?

(1) Patients with depression

Depressed patients are prone to anger, which is related to the dynamic imbalance of neurotransmitters such as catecholamines and hydroxytryptamine in the brain. In addition to medication, self-psychological adjustment and psychological treatment are also very effective ways to eliminate the anger associated with depression.

(2) High temperature reaction

Studies have shown that when the temperature is higher than 35℃, it will significantly affect the emotional regulation center of the hypothalamus, causing disruptions in the body's physiological functions, making it easy to experience symptoms of "heatstroke" such as irritability, temper tantrums, and uncontrolled behavior.

(3) Gastrointestinal dysfunction

The circulation and metabolism of the elderly are weakened, and the gastrointestinal function is most susceptible to being affected. If the gastrointestinal absorption is poor, people will feel tired, lack of energy, and irritable, and will get angry at the slightest external stimulation.

(4) Cerebral arteriosclerosis

Cerebral arteriosclerosis can easily lead to cerebral arteriosclerosis psychosis. In the early stages, symptoms such as mood swings, irritability, headaches, dizziness, and insomnia may appear. Over time, memory loss may occur.

Because the elderly have high values ​​and ideals, they usually want to "retire but not rest" and contribute to their old age after leaving their jobs. From a psychological perspective, the psychological changes and gaps of this type of elderly people before and after retirement are huge. If their inner aspirations are affected by various factors such as health reasons, which have a negative impact on the elderly's already fragile hearts, in this case, the elderly are also prone to get angry for no reason.

Experts remind the elderly and their family members that if they have big emotional fluctuations, they should chat with friends more often and not isolate themselves all the time. They can listen to soothing music to relieve psychological pressure. They should try to stay calm and maintain a calm state of mind when encountering things. At the same time, they should eat more light food, eat more fruits and vegetables, and drink less and smoke less.