How Did You Stop Yourself From Getting Angry Today?

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I am trying to find out the best way of not responding to stress in an aggressive way. Any pointers, tips, hints or techniques considered.

 

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Can anybody help with this?

 

[Britt.f7]

I have a harder time getting angry then learning how to calm myself down. I guess I try, when it does happen, to talk myself out of it. I almost always vision myself taking a deep breath, even if I am not. I do that for things I'm anxious about too. It seems to calm my think pattern. Then I try to think if the thing I am angry about, is it logical, is it something that could have been prevented, was it an accident, will yelling make things worse? Then, if it is a who that I am angry with, I go over all the same things above plus think of the person they are. I also question whether it is worth bringing anything up. Why waste my energy if it isn't worth it.

I guess with all this going on in my head, no wonder I rarely have room for anger. At least not at others. I do my best to calm myself. Especially if it is an accident, but I'm really upset.

Apparently I talk to myself, in my head, a lot. Well, if it works, I guess I shouldn't knock it. ;)

Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

 

[Sailorgal]

I think it kind of depends on the situation. If I can, i have to step away and be alone even if im in a social setting like a restaurant.

For me, triggers are still harder to manage my anger. I typically have to talk to myself-ask what im really angry and what my words/actions will accomplish.

 

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Lesson for the week: Instead of reacting I have to try and remember that I need to say "Give me a while to think that over". I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to keep it up.

 

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Old thread- but I like the sound of it!

I made myself hot chocolate with double the hot chocolate mix and made a really bubbly bath.