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Originally Posted by CheshireCatGrin
I have pretend conversations in my head with people. I'll scream and yell in my brain at them if I'm upset. Basically, I just say ALL the thoughts that are going on. And then I tend to imagine how they'd respond if I was to do that - and that usually gives me the benefit of having "expressed" the emotions, gotten a response, and know that it's not a good idea. The negative to that: I often feel guilty for things I haven't said! haha.
Aside from that, I take time out for myself and try to do things that are relaxing. It calms me down, with the added benefit of being removed from the people I'm likely to snap at.
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Yes, I do this all the time, too. And it is helpful. I'll do this out loud in the car or when I'm by myself. I often end up pacing in circles.
Tracking moods is helpful for me. Becoming aware of my moods and triggers helps me. Having a name for what's going on is a good thing.
Coping skills are important. Identifying the mood is the first step, then having a plan set up in advance is good. It's hard and doesn't always work out, but telling myself calming things or focusing on something else like watching t.v. Telling everyone around me that mood isn't good is also a good thing because that helps them know what's going on.