What causes people to act irrationally when they're angry/sad?

Question

Like my dad, I know I have a temper, but he lives in Florida so I don't see him that often...but yesterday I got a call from my mom telling me that my dad had gotten into an argument with his boss, he then picked up a carburetor (for a scooter, hence him working in a scooter shop) and threw it towards his boss...instead he hit a huge window, costing $800...that was yesterday....Today my mom called telling me my dad was officially unemployed...what would cause him to do that when he's already in bad shape?

Answer 1

I strongly think it may be from not seeing his family too much.

Or from something else that happened bad that day.

Ya know, some people just have those REALLY bad days.

I know i do sometimes.

When I get in a fight with my little sister, I WANT TO THROW EVERYTHING AT HER! She makes it seem like she is in control of me, like she is the one who is always right..

SO ANNOYING!

So, i can def. relate to your dad.!

Answer 2

i remember learning this in school. i think when people get into that emotional state of anger, their adrenal gland kicks in. thats when adrenaline starts rushing through. i thinks its also a fight or flight brain response. people just arent in there regular state of mind when he/she gets angry or sad.  

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Because sometimes when we are sad or angry we go temporarily insane

Doesn't mean it is right, but it happens