Take Some Deep Breaths
In order to take control and reduce feelings of anger, it can be helpful to focus on your breathing. Focus on taking slow, deep, controlled breaths. Rather than taking shallow breaths that only fill your chest, try taking in deeper breaths that expand your belly as well.
How do you calm down when filled with rage?
If you feel yourself getting angry, what should you do?
- Tell yourself to calm down. ...
- Force yourself to leave the situation. ...
- Use visualization to calm down. ...
- Count to 10 (or 50… or 100) if you feel like you're about to do or say something harmful. ...
- Splash some cold water on your face.
- Slow down and focus on your breathing.
What happens if you are full of anger?
The long-term physical effects of uncontrolled anger include increased anxiety, high blood pressure and headache. Anger can be a positive and useful emotion, if it is expressed appropriately. Long-term strategies for anger management include regular exercise, learning relaxation techniques and counselling.
