So mad cause of a bad deed,, what relaxation method would work best for you?

@Jenaisle (14078)
Philippines
January 21, 2009 10:47pm CST
If you're so angry and fuming because someone got on your nerves, You're on the verge of punching someone or throwing things around you. You're so stressed out and on the brink of a volcanic temper/anger release, what relaxation method worked best for you?
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
22 Jan 09
I started a smiliar discussion few months ago. Some wonderful suggestions were received in that discussion. The one which found quite effective is - when you are going to erupt, start counting from 1 to 10 and so on. Else, you can go for a glass of water. If you see that you are not able to do so, then come out with your anger, without bothering its consequences, because pent up emotions can also cause problems, later on. And when you have released your anger, do not feel guilty about it. If I see that nothing is going to work, I just leave the scene, which makes me angry and go for a long walk. I have found that it works.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
23 Jan 09
I also cannot recall, whether you replied to that discussion of mine or not, it hardly matters (In fact, I couldn't find its link too, otherwise, I would have sent you). Hope the tricks mentioned here, will help us all.
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
23 Jan 09
Finally, I could find the link, here it is: http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/1628423.aspx May like to see the discussion.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
23 Jan 09
Did I reply to that discussion? I seem to have a vague recollection to that. lol...I think I was the one who gave that answer? lol...getting older makes one forget..lol... But yes, all suggestions are worth a try, Thanks for the usual significant comment.
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
22 Jan 09
Stamping or scrapping or writing....but nothing serious as when I do something like that to take my mind off it sometimes the results aren't that good....but usually the activities make me calm down.
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
23 Jan 09
You take all your photo's...put pretty paper behind them....and mount them on other pretty paper and put them in a book...you also do journaling so you remember the date and the event.....then when you want to look at your pictures....you open the book and have the memory right at your fingertips!
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
23 Jan 09
I see, an album. thanks for that info. I had thought at first it was made up of newspaper clippings . God bless.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
23 Jan 09
I often hear of scrapping , how do you it..lol..anyway, thanks for that vital input. God bless.
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@jakill (835)
22 Jan 09
This doesn't happen to me a lot. I find it hard to express anger and would probably not respond appropriately at the time. If possible, I would go away and think hard about how to let the person know how I felt. It's important to remember that it wasn't the PERSON that made you angry, but their BEHAVIOUR at the time. If you can see that distinction, sometimes you can discuss it with them, and put your point of view, without ruining the relationship between you. That is likely to make you feel better.
@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
23 Jan 09
That's a very enlightening suggestion. And I admire how you don't get angry easily. You must be very patient. . Thanks and happy mylotting.
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@conbill (369)
• United States
22 Jan 09
If I can I walk away from the situation until I calm myself. If I am at work I try to keep myself busy enough to avoid my temper showing. People that know me well know if I start humming I'm on the verge of erupting and generally steer clear. Unfortunately there have been a few times no matter how hard I tried the anger came out. Fortunately it never erupted too bad, just me telling someone to get the H away from me and leave me alone.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
22 Jan 09
Lol, I could just imagine you saying that. I hope no one gets confrontational when you say that. Thanks and happymylotting.
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
22 Jan 09
I also hum or sing when I am upset at work...somehow that takes the edge off.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
23 Jan 09
I do that too, sing to relax. and they say I can carry a tune..lol..
@CRIVAS (1815)
• Canada
22 Jan 09
The first thing that I would need to do would be to move away from the person that is making me mad. I usually go for a walk, I find that it helps calm me down. If I find that I am still mad, a nice hot soak in a tub will usually finish the job for me.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
23 Jan 09
Hot soak , wow, that sounds wonderful. Thanks for that refreshing method and happy mylotting
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@chemcdow (149)
• United States
22 Jan 09
Whenever I'm extremely stressed, i just put all of my work out of sight (literally), and just watch tv, or read a book for fun. If im feeling particularly agressive, i play video games for awhile. A nice long shower also helps he relax, and gives me time to think things through.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
23 Jan 09
Those are very good methods, and varied too , whichever suits your mood. Thanks for that significant contribution. happy mylotting.
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• United States
22 Jan 09
The first think I do is get away from the person. Than I count to ten and the most important thing for me is to find some soothing music. That calms me down no matter how angry I am. It works every time for me. And it calms me down quickly.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
23 Jan 09
Me too, music is the food of the soul and is understood by anyone . Thanks for that vital input. happy mylotting.
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@ketybhagat (4123)
• India
22 Jan 09
Better to walk away from that situation and sit somewhere quiet or take a long walk. It usually cools you down. I would suggest some breathing techniques like inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly. Some meditation or yoga would definitely help calm your nerves. Worst comes to worse, go shopping. That usually calms me down.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
22 Jan 09
Lol , shopping is quite expensive, but yes, window shopping is relaxing. Thanks for that vital comment Cheers.
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@yoj118 (346)
• Philippines
22 Jan 09
hi friend!!! about your discussion, well, if i feel that way i usually tend to just keep my mouth shut for awhile because i know for sure nothing good will come out from it since I'm angry and i don't want to hurt the other person's feeling even if i totally hate him/her on that very moment. most of the time, I'll just walk out of the scene, try to think of another way to do or rather focus my eyes on something nice or good to look at so i could unwind and pacify myself eventually. although there are times when i really can't help myself but just cry and tell the person frankly why i am angry at him/her while sobbing. that's okey because after the dramatic scenario, i feel better and for sure everything will be fine between the two of us after talking out our differences.
@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
22 Jan 09
I do the same thing, walk out first and then talk it out when our tempers had subsided. We tend to say something hurting when we are angry, which we could not retrieve later on. The damage has been done and we can't do anything about it. This is a very rational way of reacting.Thanks for that enlightening comment. Cheers.
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@veejay19 (3589)
• India
22 Jan 09
Frankly i have never reached such a situation in my life,not that it hasn`t come at all. My nature is such that i never get stressed out nor do i react or over-react to any situation that irritates me. I f such a situation arose i would walk off, take a few deep breaths and if things get too hot then i keep a bit of ice cube on my forehead and it cools me off.Try it some times
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
22 Jan 09
That's great not being stressed out.Ice cubes on the forehead, I never thought of that. Cold drinks yes. I will have to try it. You must be in some kind of work where stress is not so much. Thanks for the input. Happy mylotting.
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@raynejasper (2322)
• Philippines
22 Jan 09
..for me.. i try to get away from that person, look for a place to stay alone and have a breath for fresh air.. sometimes, i just keep quiet and never talk to the person until my anger is over..
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
22 Jan 09
That's me...lol...avoidance until anger subsides. thanks and happy mylotting.
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@roysville (496)
• Philippines
24 Jan 09
How I wish this would be easy for me to answer... when someone get on my nerves, I need to be away... and I mean away, for me to be able to relax and compose myself. I might try to focus my attention on other things, but I can't say I can do that easily and 100% It really takes time for me to be able to relax myself. I honestly wish there can be an easier way for me. I can get so emotional most of the time.
@arthi_88 (1516)
• India
22 Jan 09
At that moment I go away from there as politely as possible and then shut myself in my room and try to read a book or listen music or anything that will take my mind off...When it doesn't work I simply go back to doing yoga ab that helps me cool down myself and I can relax and look back at things to understand what went wrong to give rise to such anger...Have a nice day...
@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
22 Jan 09
That's a cool reaction. Doing yoga would indeed benefit a person.
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