Facts To Know!! Uncontrolled anger and angry outbursts are linked to stroke and heart attack. Anger comes from an unblown sense of self-importance. Anger is an appropriate response to immediate physical danger and pain. Anger is about ending or stopping hurt or pain now. Anger is about pain that can be actual, imaginary, or potential. The hurt can also be vicarious, that is, about others rather than self. Anger Issues Watch short video introduction on what Anger Issues looks like.