How do I keep myself from overreacting?

Learn coping skills, here are a few that I use. Pause. Start becoming mindful of your emotions, any emotions as they come and pause before deciding what action you want to take. Most of the time our instinct is going to be the wrong reaction, it is always self seeking-self serving. It isn't who we really are its just the animal inside of us that wants to react first. H.A.L.T. Am I Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired? These are things that hide in our subconscious and we don't see them right away and other outside influences on top of these feelings are a recipe for disaster. Learn your body and when these pop up do something to fix it .

You can keep yourself from overreacting by making a habit to notice when you're experiencing overreacting. If this something you're struggling with it won't happen in the first time. Let's say you're getting frustrating when someone argues with you and you become aggresive. You should learn to notice when it accures and try to be mindful and see how can you change this situation. If you don't know how a healthy response looks like try to search for the methods online, youtube, or maybe even 7cups! So 2 main things to avoid overreacting: mindfullness and information. Good luck with that!

I find it best to take a few deep breaths before I react to a situation, to give myself time to relax and formulate an appropriate and constructive response. The deep breaths also help me get to a better place mentally, since breathing exercises have been proven to work in lowering your heart rate and thus, allowing you to think with a clearer mind. I try not to respond when my adrenaline is high, and instead do these breaths and wait until I'm using my head more than my fight or flight response. We can't control others, only the way we ourselves respond!

Overreacting is normal it happens all the time to me at least so no need to beat your self over about it. To keep your self from it overreacting you should just reanalyse the situation ask yourself why are you reacting this way? is it worth your time? Try to change your perspective and to find the good in the situation try to change the viewpoint and rethink it through from other angles, step back and look at the big picture and always remember Sometimes we let our emotions get the best of us but if you work to have some control over your mental state, you can learn to react more positively in difficult situations

I always ask myself if whatever the situation is will still be affecting me in 5 years, because if it is not then there is no reason to spend more than 5 minutes worrying about it. For me this helps me to keep things in perspective because I often find myself getting frustrated in minor situations that I later realize were not as serious as I initially believed they were. For example, I got annoyed with a friend of mine because we were in a group project but I had to do all of the work myself. At first I was really irritated but then I realized that in five years even if I had gotten a zero on the assignment it would not matter. Do you think this situation is like yours?

Breathe and reflect. I used to overreact because I wouldnt take the time to pause, breathe and look at the issue from all angles and perspectives. It's important to look at things from all perspectives and not just our own. I also ask myself before reacting if the reaction is worth the potential consequence. Especially if the overreaction is in anger which has the tendency to push people away. The last thing is to ask yourself how serious this particular thing is in the grand scheme if things. We tend to think only in the "right now" and impulsively react without projecting how tomorrow it may not be so pressing, but our reaction sometimes cannot be taken back. Once you look at all of these things, you have given yourself the tools to react more appropriately to the scenario.

Just stay calm and weight out all of your options, like a pro and cons list. If you need to make a quick decision choose the one that will benefit you and everybody around you the most. Just always remember to stay calm and have a clear mind when making decisions, they can have a real impact on your life. These are some tips I use to keep myself from overreacting but we are all human and sometimes I do overreact but I think it's important that you try your best. Just remember, keep calm and just weight out everything including what you are going to say.

I take a step back and pause before reacting. Removing myself from the situation and taking a break from the situation gives me time to breathe and think things through. I can ask myself "How am I feeling?", "Why do I feel this way?", "Is my response justified?" and "How do I want to move forward?". This space between the impulsive emotional response and the response I actually make is necessary for me to feel most confident in myself and know that my response is fair and balanced and justified. It can be very easy to react out of emotion which can lead to overreacting, however the time and space between the situation and your reaction can lead to a healthier conversation and a healthier relationship with others and yourself.

Focusing has always been the key for me. Focusing on the issue at hand and what it truly is keeps me from overreacting. Instead of focusing on how suddenly the issue came on or how tough it is to cope with, focus on analyzing its characteristics, its reasoning, and how to cope. When I keep my thoughts and worries tidy, they seem to come out less like an overreaction or violence/anger and more like a real explanation of how I am feeling. Although overreaction is bound to happen sometimes and you shouldn't be embarrassed or faltered by it, it can be avoided. :)

I overreact a lot and I still do sometimes. The best advice I can give you about this is to take a deep breath, look at the situation and THINK about what you are going to do and the consequences before you actually do it. This does wonders for me. I have stopped myself from overreacting many times this way. It doesn't work 100% of the time but it has helped me 100% of the time whether is has stopped me from overreacting or helped me react less harshly than before. I hope this helps you out :)

Try meditation and mindfulness. If you are sitting down get up and if you are standing sit down. Take deep breaths and analyze the situation. Remember, not all intense responses are overreactions. In some instances, a quick and extreme response is necessary to protect ourselves or our loved ones. Learn to be aware of cognitive distortions. Cognitive distortions are automatic thinking patterns that cause the person to distort reality. For people who have overreactions, it is typically because of negative or highly self-critical judgement that make a person feel negatively about his or herself. Identify patterns in your overreactions. Most people have "triggers," which may generate emotional overreactions. Common triggers include envy, rejection, criticism, and control. By learning more about your own triggers, you'll be more likely to control your emotional reactions to them. Check wiki how for more Try a though journal, and patterns Talk to a counselor Rationalize. Think about what just happened rationally by bringing yourself closer to objective truth rather than your subjective experience. Find a way to be compassionate and avoid personalizing what happened to you. Act. Express yourself with “I” statements, or remove yourself from the situation. If you're still upset, find a way to re-channel how you feel.

I have had an issue with overreacting for quite some time. I would always find some way to turn little, insignificant problems into something huge and out of control. I would make myself assume that there was absolutely no solution to the problem and tears would come pouring out of my eyes. It took the help of my family and friends but I was able to find a way to where my emotions would no longer control how I reacted. I took up meditation to help ease and calm my racing thoughts. I started exercising to increase endorphins within my body which make us happy in a natural way. My best suggestion for helping with overreacting is finding a therapist to talk to. My therapist has been such a huge part of my journey and progress and having her to talk to about my issues and concerns have calmed me down considerably. I can now approach every situation in a calm and content manner and I have never been happier!

Always stay calm. Take deep breathes and analyze if the situation is worth getting upset about. Always try to stay level headed and work to improve your temper. It may seem easy to get angry and react fast but with a great amount of control and thought you won’t feel the need to be as upset anymore! Keep working through the temptation to react in a fast way, and always remember to breathe and think through the situation. Nothing is worth getting too upset about. Life is so very short so try to keep that in mind too :)

Overreacting is something that often happens without us being conscious of it - is there a pattern that you notice when you are overreacting? For example, do you notice its around certain people, or in certain situations? If you can start to try and notice when you are overreacting, you can start to put together patterns. A lot of the time in therapy, you will experience cognitive behavioral therapy - where the therapist will have you talk through an instance where you behave in a certain way (aka overreacting) and then try to reflect on if you should have reacted that way or if you were overreacting. And then you reflect on what happened before that or why you think you overreacted, and try to talk about the other possibilities in that situation. (ex: if you overreact when you are talking to your mom - was that a warranted response? if it wasn't, what were you thinking about before that? did you have a stressful day? is there a pattern of conversations with mom that make you stand on guard a little more? And then what are the other possibilities? Maybe she is actually trying to tell you something important that will help you. can you take some deep breaths before responding when talking to her? ETC ETC)

A good way to keep from overreacting is by physically taking a step backwards and then taking some time to sit down on the lounge or the sofa and look at the current situation. By stepping back you are removing yourself from the situation so you can see it from a different angle. By doing this you may see things from a different perspective. You can then approach the situation in a different way. Doing thins the same way will always give you the same outcomes. Do things differently and you will achieve a different result. There is nothing wrong with asking for help or asking for someone’s advice either. Sometimes their advice or what they have to say can enable you to see things in a whole new way.

Stop and think about it from a different perspective if you can. Really step back though, just for a minute. If you're too worked up and you aren't able to think rationally you aren't going to make the best decisions. You need to clear you head. Taking a walk would be a good idea or listening to some music. Distract yourself for a bit if you can, until you are calm and rational. Practice self control and being mindful. When you are calm, rational, thinking clearly you'll make better decisions. Just remember to do your best to stay calm.

Take a deep breath and step away from the situation for a moment: you may be catastrophising, or reacting to the worst possible outcome of an action, circumstance, of future situation (or a combination of all three). When you catch yourself, accept the anxious energy as a reaction. Set some time to consider: how would I help a friend in the same position? How might you comfort them? If necessary, what action might I take? Channel your energy into something active or creative that makes you happy. Reach out to someone you trust and explain how you are feeling; sharing with someone will help relieve some of the pressure you are feeling.

Sometimes it really is hard not to overreact. Overreacting is a common response. When I overreact I take several things into consideration. One thing that I take in to consideration is asking myself if overreacting is worth it. I evaluate the situation and then reach a conclusion. Most of time I reach the conclusion that overreacting is not worth it. I find that taking deep breaths and trying to relax really helps me to not overreact. I analyze the situation before I react. Analyzing is so important because it gives you the time to react instead of overreacting in a negative way.

I myself am honestly not the best at this, but I do try, when I get into tough situations I try to distance myself enough to give myself time to breathe and think before continuing with the situation. When I feel like I’m going to overreact or when I’m starting to get overwhelmed with a tough situation I try to think it through several times from every aspect and breathe with time before continuing. Sometimes I even go to other people before continuing further because it’s safer to consult a trusted source than to just assume that you’re right and proceed in an argument.

I try to stop myself overthinking of the situation at hand, so i would try to keep my thoughts somewhere else, do something that will take my mind off and relax,,if there is a friend i can make stories with, if there my favorite music i can listen too, or my favorite puzzle game, watch that favorite series or movie, and try to relax,,sometimes they don’t work i try not to panic and i start doing exercise this normally works and its double benefit the more i feel overreacting the more i workout the more calories i burn,,in the end i feel double great and hit shower and try to have some sleep,,It works like a magic

take some deep breaths. It can help when you take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Ask yourself is this really as big as it is in my head? Taking a step back can really help when you want to keep your self from over reacting and turning things in to bigger deals then they really are! Over reacting is some thing that i my self struggle with but i have learned that I have to take a couple deep breaths before i go and react. that has also really helped me keep my self from over reacting.

There are two kinds of overreactions: external and internal. External overreactions are visible responses that others can see (for example, lashing out in anger, throwing your hands up and walking away from a situation). Internal overreactions are emotional responses that remain inside of you that others may or may not be aware of. Examples of internal overreactions are replaying a situation over and over in your head, wondering if you said the right thing, or overanalyzing a comment made by a friend or loved one. Remember, not all intense responses are overreactions. In some instances, a quick and extreme response is necessary to protect ourselves or our loved ones. I recall a time years ago when my oldest child was a toddler riding his trike down the street. He was riding ahead of me because I was pregnant and a lot slower than usual. I noticed a car slowly backing out of a driveway as my son was riding toward the driveway. I found myself sprinting toward the car, screaming at the top of my lungs with arms flailing frantically, trying to get the driver’s attention and avoid a horrible tragedy. Luckily, the driver noticed me and stopped her car just short of my son and his bike. My exaggerated response was necessary to save his life and was not an overreaction.

To keep yourself from overreacting, it might help to ask yourself whether or not your thoughts are true and based on facts. The automatic negative thoughts we can sometimes have like all or nothing thinking or fortune telling - when we don't question them and whether they are true and based on facts, the thoughts build on each other and continue. Often reality checking can help as well, or asking if the situation you find yourself in would matter in 5 years. This involves taking a minute to remove yourself from the situation, to take a step back and be an objective observer. Easier said than done, I know, but with some practice, you will be able to better manage your emotions and in some ways, go with the flow - so that any setbacks or challenges you may experience don't become more than they actually are. You will get through this and the feelings you are feeling will pass.

I take part in stoic exercises to train myself to not overreact. I always take time at the end of the day to review and track what I have done and ask myself honestly if I handled that situation well or if I could perhaps have done better. I also regularly do an awareness exercise. every once in a while I stop and just say to myself "I am aware of...." then say "I am aware that I am feeling....." this helps me to stay on track and helps me to keep from letting my emotions get out of control and cause me to overreact. Perhaps these simple exercises could help.

I have learnt to think before acting, and calm my mind and thoughts. I also tell myself that there is no point in doing it, it is not worth it this time, it will only make things get worse. Keeping myself calm all the time helps a lot. I have never been like this, but I learnt to. The conversation you have with yourself at that moment is very helpful and powerful. Take a deep breath, and repeat that it's not worth it. Overreacting get things toxic in both your relationship with the other person and your relationship with yourself.

Delaying your response to something often helps. Our immediate reaction is not often our final one because often we're looking through a lens that is made blurry by our thoughts and feelings about something. Make no action or response to something until you are not rushing through it because when you are, you're ONLY writing out your blurry lens opinion. For example, Someone has sent a infuriating text to me. My initial reaction would be writing paragraphs of response to them telling them why they are wrong or that I'm angry and they're being horrible. Chances are I'd saw some awful things and would harm my relationship with that person. My rule for this situation is I either need to sleep first and respond the next day or afternoon after I have completely gathered my thoughts, Or I try to respond but if I can't write slowly or it gets emotional, then I rewrite, or stop and answer in a few hours. It's a little harder in person. In that case it's not rude to ask for some time to process what they've said and tell them that you're wanting to respond rationally to them.

This depends greatly on how you define over-reacting. When a stressful event occurs is it more of a emotional reaction where you know it isn’t the end of the world but you can’t control your emotional response? Putting things into perspective can be very difficult, and especially frustrating when you know you are over-reacting but don’t know how to calm down. You also need to know that even if not everyone experience an event in the same way, that does not make your perspective any less real. There is no need to be ashamed of how you feel about a particular thing because our emotions dictate how significant an event truly is. Breathing Exercises Have helped me calm myself during a stressful event in the past. I would also suggest talk therapy if you have access to it. There is nothing more relieving than having an expert tell you you’re not crazy! Don’t be afraid to ask for help

In situations where I start to feel anger or frustration, I try to catch those feelings as fast as I can. I used to always show those reactions in a negative way and overacted many times. Once I started to understand myself a bit more, I became more mature in the way I handled situations. For example, someone I knew before did something that left me rattled and quite mad. Although my initial reaction was to stay mad and not talk to that person, I caught myself. I took a couple minutes for myself to calm down, and I calmly approached that person to explain why I had reacted that way, apologized for the rash behavior, and asked how she felt so that I understood her perspective as well. There may be many times when we feel as though we are overreacting, but over time we can be able to understood our emotions as well as others' in order to keep a healthy environment.

I think the most important thing to remember is that your feelings are valid, and to accept your feelings instead of beating yourself up over them! It may help to write your feelings down, either on paper, to a listener, or to a friend, and see if they seem as realistic on paper or on a screen. Grounding techniques also help me a ton when my thoughts are getting out of control. Try naming 5 things you can hear, 5 things you can see, and 5 things you can touch. It grounds you in the present moment and often helps manage those feelings.

Try to think before reacting. As you are trying to stop overreacting you must have had some experience with it. Rethink about those situations and the consequences again in clear mind. Try to improvise your communication skill and your ability of expressing a feeling clearly. You will surely succeed. Sometimes our reactions depends on the person we ae dealing with. It's like, some people really don't want to understand you and yes I know a lot of them exist. You have to prearrange some tricky points to express yourself to them which will convince them the most. In that case you have to observe their personality type. Hope this will help. Best of luck.