Checklist for Hidden Anger

1. Procrastination in the completion of imposed tasks.
2. Perpetual or habitual lateness.
3. Sarcasm, cynicism or flippancy in conversation, a liking for sarcastic or ironic humor.
4. Over-politeness, constant cheerfulness, attitude of "Grin and Bear It"
5. Frequent sighing.
6. Smiling while hurting.
7. Over-controlled monotone speaking voice.
8. Frequent, disturbing, or frightening dreams.
9. Difficulty in getting to sleep or sleeping through the night.
10. Boredom, apathy, loss of interest in things that you are normally enthusiastic about.
11. Slowing down of movements.
12. Getting more tired than usual and waking up tired rather than rested and refreshed.
13. Excessive irritability over trifles.
14. Getting drowsy at inappropriate times.
15. Sleeping more than usual, maybe 12 to 14 hours a day.
16. Facial tics, spasmodic foot movement, habitual fist clenching, and similar repeated physical acts done unintentionally or unaware.
17. Grinding of the teeth and/or clenched jaws, especially at night.
18. Chronically stiff or sore neck.
19. Chronic depression, feeling down for extended period of time.
20. Stomach ulcers.

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