how do you control your anger or stress, when you feel like you are about to snap?

Answer 1

try eating a little snack, hypoglycemia symptoms include irrational thought patterns.

Answer 2

I try to breath deeply and relax and then I repeat the saying "I can not control what others do, but I CAN control my reaction to it."

As for "snapping" sometimes I will snap a nasty comment if I'm really annoyed.
If you mean snapping as in hitting someone or something.. Just remind yourself they are not worth it. The price you pay for that instant of anger could stay with you for a long time.

It's hard, especially if you have a quick temper ( I know I do), but it gets easier with practice.

If it gets really bad.. Go talk to a counselor or a support group. It does help to talk it out.
Also, physical exercise helps release all the tension that builds up. Martial arts, running, walking, etc.

Answer 3

I used to cut myself, and so far for the last few years have been successful. First I had to realize how much it was hurting people who love me, and how selfish I was to do this. I promised I would never do it again. I write a lot to get my anger and other feelings out, often I rip the paper with my pen, but better the paper than my skin. There is probably some underlying cause for this. Either figure it out for yourself, or go therapist shopping until you find one you do like. There may be some medications that will help you as well. For me I have a Higher Power I talk to as though h/she were my very best friend. I listen for answers in meditation. If you would like a copy of what I use for meditation e-mail me, and I will send you a copy. May peace be with you

Answer 4

I usually go for a very long walk, to calm down, and along the way I stop somewhere to have coffee, soda, shake, whatever the preference of menu. I usually take it with me to go. I usually find somewhere to sit that feels fairly calm and not too secluded out in the open on a church staircase, a public bench, along that line. As time goes on, I sort things out, and slowly calm down enough where I sense tiredness beginning to set in. And proceed to walk back towards home. Usually by the time I get to the front door, I'm ready to rest and turn in. If not, my walk will follow with a bubble bath. The more bubbles the better. That usually is enough for me, and I sleep well, as I always tell myself tomorrow is another day. At times, depending the circumstance, this is a repeat process for a few days, but that usually works the best for me. I don't socialize during those times, because, it is too easy to be stirred by one statement someone may make, and that only creates more stress. And I may say something that isn't called for, in the peak of anxiety. Therefore, it's best for myself to be alone, to sort out my own dilemma. That's my method/s of keeping my self-control. Thanks for asking.

Answer 5

go on a long walk until i get rid of the adrenaline rush. meditate. call a friend. and then confront the person or situation that is problematic. if life in *general* is stressful, i think in terms of "what will make me feel better _right now_?" sometimes do the above things, but find something else to focus my energy. watch a movie, play a game, or just chill and listen to some realllly good music with my headphones on.

Answer 6

I suffer from extreme temper and attend anger management. To me it doesn't work much. What works for me is having friends that you trust and listen to you. Having a doctor i don't know anything about and is just getting paid to "help" me is a lot different than having a friends that knows you and wants to help you out. That's why I'm getting better at controlling my anger.

Answer 7

It depends. I have an anxiety disorder, and my medication ended that problem completely! When I used to feel like that before I would go for a walk, ride a bike, jog, etc. The physical exercise helped me work out my anger.

Answer 8

THINK of the thing you'd LIKE to do, but DO something little less extreme. It takes work, but it's sure better than actually doing what you're thinking of, and more do-able than trying to play the "opposite" game...you CAN'T pamper yourself when you're really about to snap!
Try this, it will work.

Answer 9

I change my point of view. I see things in a completly diffrent way. I also try concentrating on other things which actually consists of talking to friends, even if I'm not talking about my problems. Helping my friends with their problems make me feel better that I can at least help someone else though its not myself

Answer 10

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Answer 11

It may seem odd but sometimes Running really helps. And other times I just sit totally still and focus on not moving at all. Both really seem to help.