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How do you solve an anger attack without harming others or yourself?

Profile: compassionatelife
compassionatelife on Jul 4, 2015
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1. Think twice before you speak as in the heat of the moment, it's easy to say something which eventually you would later regret. Take a few moments to rearrange your thoughts and allow others involved in the situation to do the same. 2. Once you're calm, express your anger in an assertive but non confrontational way 3. Get some exercise as it helps reduce stress that can cause you to become angry. 4. Take a timeout some "me" moments of yours can help you realize the better side of everything 5. Identify possible solutions 7. Don't hold a grudge forgiveness is a powerful tool.
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Profile: Leighann
Leighann on Nov 21, 2014
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The expression of anger is, in a word release 1-stop talking 2 -stand straight & let your arms dangle loosely Relaxing the muscles,allow the negativeness to flow through your body Focus on your breathing slowly breathing in & out imagine that you are directing any negative energy out of your body
Profile: Tina123
Tina123 on Nov 22, 2014
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When I get the feeling of anger coming up I a get a pillow and do one of two things...I either hit it until the feelings have passed or I cry into it. Both ways I always take time for myself after it to settle back down
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 12, 2015
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Meditation is the best way to elevate that anger. I like to try and focus on love and letting love out into the world.
Profile: Claudiaka
Claudiaka on Dec 27, 2016
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Try some exercises, When you’re feeling angry, doing some moderate exercise could help you. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, which are natural "feel-good" chemicals that make you feel more positive and happy.
Profile: Mel
Mel on Nov 21, 2014
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When you're really angry a good idea could be to just stop, don't move and think if it's or not to much, try to relax and think with your mind not your emotions, let you brain leader your body and thoughts. Take deep breaths and start again, don't do anything you could regret!
Profile: P0tentl0ve
P0tentl0ve on Nov 22, 2014
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Asking yourself questions stops the process of reacting to what you are angry about and cause you to start responding to what is in front of you. Questions like;What am I angry about? What do I need to feel happy again? are great starts to stopping the anger and controlling it.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 24, 2014
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There is the whole 'close your eyes, take a deep breath, and count to ten', but sometimes the anger goes overboard and it becomes too much. If you are REALLY angry with someone and want to let some frustration out, take a scrap piece of paper and a pen, and just scribble all over the paper! I feel like this somewhat works as an outlet for frustration. Good luck!
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 4, 2014
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Go for a run or other physical activity. Remove yourself immediately from the source of frustration. If you can be by yourself curse and yell as loud as you like, but never take it out on anyone else.
Profile: RalphBG
RalphBG on Dec 9, 2014
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Try meditation, relaxing yourself, self hypnosis, taking it out on a pillow, going to the gym, listening to music, and running are good ways.
Profile: Erynn
Erynn on Dec 19, 2014
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When I am in the moment of anger, first I try to leave the scene. I take a few breaths and say "I need a moment to calm down, but I will be back to finish talking about this in ten minutes." By explaining that I am taking a moment to calm down AND saying when I will be back to talk about the topic lets people know I do value the conversation, and I am not leaving it unresolved, but that I need a quick breather to gather myself and make our discussion effective. It can help to talk to your loved ones and friends well before hand and let them know that this is a strategy that will help you, and explain why and how it works so that when the time comes and you need to take a moment, they will be understanding and allow it. Once i am alone, I using a technique that helps me calm down like: Grounding Techniques, breathing, counting, venting briefly and then thinking of solutions, running around the block and then taking calming breaths.... what you do depends on what helps you personally, and it may take time to find what coping techniques that work for you.
Profile: minervasarrowcomplex
minervasarrowcomplex on Dec 21, 2014
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For more immediate bouts, there is an exercise called dialing down. Rubbing your stomach and upper chest in opposite circular motions can be very grounding, for instance. In addition, breathing exercises while counting to ten are very simple examples of reinstating mindfulness. As you practice grounding exercises, identify the source of the anger, and why it has been triggered. Remember that it's all right to walk away from a triggering situation. Your well being is part of self-love.
Profile: RobynCares
RobynCares on Dec 25, 2014
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There are coping skills to control emotions-healthy ways to care for yourself and at the same time keeping the people around you safe. Try finding healthy activities that calm you down.
Profile: PashT007
PashT007 on Apr 11, 2015
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Find the source of your anger and determine what ways you can avoid this from happening. This will help you to become angry less and will stop you from hurting yourself and others.
Profile: Fairy
Fairy on Apr 25, 2015
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There are many methods that relieve you of your anger, without you hurting people around you. Some are obvious (for example, using a punchbag), yet there are less known alternatives, like scribbling on a piece of paper until it's all black, ripping up paper into pieces as small as possible, smashing plate etc- there's always an alternative :)
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 13, 2015
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there are a lot of things you can do to solve anger without harming others. You can punch a punching bag, scream into a pillow, dunk your face into ice cold water, distract yourself, eat something spicy etc...
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 20, 2015
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Distract yourself with a game that is time consuming. For example, many video games have quests or missions that last 30 minutes or longer. If you can manage to distract yourself, maybe you will feel different when you finish playing the game.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 10, 2015
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he man was suffering from feelings of inferiority and inadequacy. When such feelings take over the person's life and prevent him from functioning normally then it can be called an inferiority complex. That man suffered from inferiority complex because during his childhood he was physically weaker than the other kids at his age. Usually any kid who suffers from a certain physical defect will not develop inferiority complex unless someone makes him believe that he is different.
Profile: SpaceMermaid21
SpaceMermaid21 on Dec 8, 2015
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I talk to a friend about my problems, definitely makes me feel better. If they're not around, I would write it down till they are.
Profile: Greatlistener87
Greatlistener87 on Mar 1, 2016
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It is good that you can give yourself the space that you need when you are having the attack. Go to a more private place to release the anger.
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