(Hahaha, Pirilin! And the survey said.... Amen to that!)

Ok, let's see...
Angry/upset:
* Isolate, breathe, talk myself down (hopefully!).
*Sometimes just have to medicate and sleep it out.

Depressed: Distraction!!!
#1 is to watch funny dvds.
* Music (So-called "depressing" stuff. Helps because it makes me feel understood in a way nothing else can.)
* Read on forum (out of my head/focus on others -- even if can't respond).
* Hanging out with my guinea pig.
* Recently got into the coloring thing. I'm fanatical about color, so it's engrossing. (Haven't tried it with anxiety yet.)
* If it's really bad, sorry to say -- nothing. (Unless staring motionless at a wall for hours counts. Probably doesn't. )

Anxious:
* Cleaning. It's a reflex reaction. Did it for many years before realizing the connection(!) Involves motion and control, so it makes sense.
* Mindfulness. Like completely focusing on a single leaf --colors, patterns, light and shadow, movement etc..
* If we're talking high levels or panic, lay down if possible, close eyes, try to stomach breathe and talk myself down. If that's not working, take my PRN and repeat.

* Another is (stealth) repetative hand motions. (2 main ones, thumb to fingers of partially closed hand, one involving tapping, the other, tracing). Anxiety kicks them into high gear. They are completely useless as a tip. Again with the motion. Not sure if they're calming per se, but maybe something in the familiarity(?) (I've done them for many, many years.)