A few people have asked about my anger release technique of breaking stuff. Its been very effective for me. I opted for a new thread in communication, because the art of breaking stuff is about expressing anger in a controlled and safe way. I learned how to do this in my Ts office ages ago.

I had a LOT of anger and other negative feelings when I was going through divorce. One session my T presented me with a bunch of empty cardboard boxes.... tissue boxes, cereal boxes, cake mix boxes, etc.... and a Sharpie marker. I wrote on the boxes things that made me angry such as (True story!) Then I crushed the box. One by one every box got crushed. I felt a little lighter after that session. I started doing it at home with boxes too. One day I forgot to put the trash and recycling out for pickup, so I loaded it in the car and drove it to my town's recyling center. My recycling center relies on volunteers and community service to help unload stuff and one town employee to supervise. But that day it was just one younger kid so I unloaded my own. I tossed a glass jar into a bin and the resulting shatter was satisfying. I didn't have a Sharpie, so the next jar I just said my anger sentence and tossed the jar. I didn't shout it, just kind of said it to myself. I liked saying it instead of writing it down because it was faster. As I was leaving, I saw a sign that said volunteers needed. So I volunteered for 4 hours every other Saturday. I even received an award from my town for my "selfless dedication to a cleaner community". To me it was just free therapy, but the recognition felt good.

There is a place about an hour away from me that charges $20 for 10 minutes in a room to throw stuff that you bring or $60 if they supply you with breakable stuff. I saved a ton of money lol!

What else does anyone do to relieve stress or release anger? Is there something you're angry about? Post it here, just don't forget the trigger warning if its needed.