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WHO Shannen Doherty
WHAT Doherty, who did a stint in anger management therapy in 1996 (for throwing a beer bottle at a moving vehicle), isn't completely reformed: The actress reportedly battled with costar Alyssa Milano on the set of ''Charmed'' (''She can be aggressive, so I was afraid of her,'' Milano told Stuff magazine) before exiting the show in 2001.
WHY? Doherty, who was convicted of drunk driving two years ago, may just have faulty wiring. ''There's a dynamic of sensation seeking, which is thought to be caused by an underaroused nervous system'' says Namka. ''A healthy outlet might be rock climbing, while an unhealthy one would be picking fights.''
NEXT TIME She of the quickie marriage (her second, to Richard Salomon, lasted nine months, two months longer than her run with Ashley Hamilton) could benefit from settling down. ''A lot of people, once they get a stable career and home life, can change,'' says Namka. And her downshifting career may ultimately humble her (she's currently hosting the SciFi Channel show ''Scare Tactics''). ''Research studies show that when narcissistic people lose everything, their defenses drop,'' says Namka.
WHO Rosie O'Donnell
WHAT When the Queen of Nice quit her TV talk show last year, she dumped her self-titled magazine as well, leading to accusations of behind-the-scenes screaming matches with editors (which she confirmed) and allegations that she browbeat her staff (which she denied).
WHY? O'Donnell says she's battled depression for years, which is often a contributing factor in anger mismanagement. ''People associate sadness with depression, but that's not really a significant factor,'' says Anderson. ''Depressed people are more prone to outbursts of aggression.''
NEXT TIME O'Donnell said last year that she is on medication for her depression. And easing her stress levels by quitting her day jobs was probably a step in the right direction. But if none of that works, a nap might. ''Sleep deprivation makes you moody, more angry, and more sensitive,'' says Anderson. ''You'd be surprised by how many people have sleep disturbances and never make the connection.''
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