by F.I.T.H. » Sun Sep 26, 2010 11:29 am
I used to have anger issue to points of extreme danger. Im still young, only 22, and still have a lot to learn, but there are certain things i have learned to do to help me calm myself down when i get angry. Some are better then others, and are left to the personal opinions of the individual.
First you must recognize that anger is an emotion, and therefor something you can control using your mind. It takes time and practice, and sometimes even tools to assist you. You need to learn to recognize you are getting mad/frustrated, before you get to the point of anger leading to action. when you feel it setting in, you need to make sure you control your breathing, if your heart rate and blood pressure stay low, you are less likely to have an adrenaline spike and loose control. Find something that has always made you happy, enjoy yourself, or even just relax. Use that to calm yourself down.
Im going to just list things i do when im getting mad/frustrated before i get mad in order to keep myself from getting to the point of no control...
-go for a walk/run
-think about good memories
-flip the problem off, say F*** OFF and walk away(actually helps you calm down)
In a situation when i get to the point were im going to lash out, and im beyond avoiding the anger cuz it has already set in, the options become limited but i have techniques that work for me...
-Pump down a smoke in record breaking time(im not a Dr, i can recommended it, get over it)
-Break a 2 by 4 or a chair, the act of destruction will keep you from going after a person
-Yell, LOUDLY!!!!
You need to just find things that calm you down personally, but there are certain things that are scientifically proven to help with anger. The number one most recommended(and scientifically proven) way to help with anger problems is athletic activity. Not so scientifically, but a personal observation, is that the more physical contact involved in the activity, the better it will assist you in being calm in every day life. it gives you a nice strong outlet for all your built up anger and stress.
(sorry i suck at spelling, most things if you sound out they make sense)