Community: Anger
Each week, we gather our community’s wisdom. This week, we asked:
How do you care for yourself when you’re angry?
"A favorite way to deal with my anger is to take a ride in the car and talk it out, strongly! My anger/disillusionment/sadness/frustration… all the emotions underlying anger. And no, I haven’t had an accident yet! If that doesn’t feel safe, I can imagine getting out in nature and talking it out or yelling it out could be helpful too."
"I used to repress it because I never liked “anger” since it felt problematic, but now I just allow myself to feel it."
"I take care of boundaries someone breached or responsibilities they neglected. Usually these are the reasons I get angry and I use this energy to fight for my rights."
"I vent in my voice memos."
"Journaling my thoughts, venting to someone I trust, listening to songs or working out."
"Go to a place like the gym where I can let it out. My self care is not bottling up my emotions!"
“Comedy movies and skin care.”
“I let myself feel and express, but not in a toxic way.”
“I walk away and take a breath.”
“Crying!”
“Nap, walk in nature, spend time alone.”
“Talk it through with a trusted friend.”
“Let myself be angry in a safe environment.”
“Giving myself space to just be with the feelings.”
“I listen to and comfort the hurting part of me who is existing with (hiding under) the angry part.”
“High intensity exercise through the anger and sometimes a good scream.”
“Take a walk and talk with a friend.”
“Go outside, dance or shake.”
“A walk by the river.”
“I will pray.”
“Movement, taking a breath, a shower.”
“I say, “It’s really hard to be this angry. It makes sense that it’s hard.”
“Let myself actually feel it.”
“Take time for myself by taking it slow. Somatic healing exercises help me to release.”
“I breathe deeply twice.”
“I go or a walk and journal my thoughts.”
“Doing exercises.”
“Call a trusted friend and go for a walk.”
“Write down my feelings, watch funny videos, listen to music.”
“Listen to ocean waves.”
“Sleep!”
“I reflect upon my emotions and conclude whether it’s guilt or regret that is making my angry.”
“I understand why I got triggered and sit with the process and heal it.”
“Blast the speaker out loud.”
“Listen to music before driving.”
“I go to the gym and do a boxing class!”
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