tertiary · Anger

Slow Burn

Part of the Grief & Loss Wheel

What is Slow Burn?

Low-burning, chronic anger that doesn't flare up but never fully cools.

When you might feel slow burn

Slow Burn is a specific form of resentful, which itself is a type of anger. You might experience this feeling in situations where anger is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define slow burn.

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