Relaxation techniques. via Slohse on 3/30/2015 | 28 votes Okay. So I've been really upset lately and wanted to know what you guys do to help not be mad.
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Meditate, talk to friends/family/therapist, listen to happy/chill music, or (if it's legal where you live) smoke pot.
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also I make bizarre angry noises if it's tech issues (i chat to a friend on a google doc, we both chat to each other a lot) and if i'm talking i tend to yell (i'm bad at keeping a constant volume at the best of times though).
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Draw. Draw your emotions onto paper. it's a great way to get what you need out of your system without negatively inflicting it on something else
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I write out a letter venting. Read it a few days or weeks later (to myself) and laugh at myself at the parts that were exaggerated, over the top, etc.
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oh man, I already commented, oops! Sorry! LOL
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do some gameing
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Jogging/cardio workout/yoga
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It depends on what I'm mad about and why, and if being mad is a reasonable response - if you're sold something that falls apart as soon as you use it, for example. A lot of the time, emotions have a purpose or a reason behind them, we are emotional creatures, but sometimes emotions can become overwhelming or disproportionate. I've found that the Litany against Fear can be helpful in those circumstances - although there are a lot of other good things in that thread. Also, doing something nice randomly for someone without expecting anything in return can feel surprisingly rewarding. Distracting yourself, by reading a book or playing with animals or listening to music or exercising, can be good, too. Looking after yourself (getting enough sleep, eating the right food, exercising and spending time with friends) can make it easier to cope with getting upset when it happens.
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A combination of music (genre depends on what you are upset about), talking to friends and playing video games
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When I feel stressed, I either play some piano, play an immersive video game, have a bath, or take myself off for a nap. I hope you feel better soon!
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