5 Ways Anger Holds Us Back and How to Conquer It Don’t let anger stop you from living the life God intended for you. By Lesli White lesli white Shutterstock.com Anger affects people in different ways. When it is left uncontrolled, it can lead to arguments, self-harm, fights, and abuse, among other things. Experts also point out that uncontrolled anger can be toxic damaging to your health. “If you have intermittent episodes of really very severe anger, it can affect the heart,” Dr. Michael A. Kutcher, an interventional cardiologist at Wake Forest Bapt...