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There’s no one right way to respond to anger, but there are certainly wrong ways. Sarcasm, passive aggression, outright aggression—there are healthier solutions to letting out some steam.

While many children play with their hair, consistent and obsessive pulling might suggest childhood trichotillomania. This mental health condition involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out ...