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I am so angry about everything in my life right now that it's causing me to lose sleep and function oddly. What can help me release these bad feelings so that I can sleep better at night?

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Last Updated: 02/22/2021 at 1:57pm
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Profile: SunFlower700
SunFlower700
July 16th, 2017 7:11pm
There are many ways to release those feelings. Talking with a friend or with a listener on 7cups, making some musical noise, record a song that express your feelings, taking a long hot or cold shower, writing your feelings on a paper, drawing, exercising, doing some meditation or even chewing a gum. You will know what works best for you by trying. I hope that will help
Anonymous - Expert in Managing Emotions
August 28th, 2017 3:12am
Anger can destroy a person, it is good that you have realized that this anger is doing bad to you rather than good. Talk to someone about how u are feeling. Get into activities that can help you ease the anger.
Profile: Wanderess22
Wanderess22
September 18th, 2017 5:29pm
You need to calm down first of all. I know it is not easy, but have you ever realised that it is usually us who complicate things? List down the things which make you exhausted and angry. Write your feelings in a diary and never look back. Go hang out with your loved ones. Catch up with your old friends. Exercise. Honestly, releasing negative energy through exercise is the best remedy. Keep yourself hydrated. Give yourself a break. Take spa or something. Even if you are distressed, try seeing a therapist. Seeing a professional is never harmful. Take care!
Profile: Bestyou87
Bestyou87
July 24th, 2018 1:10am
Journaling on why you are angry can help. Ask questions on why you feel angry and what is driving the anger.
Profile: niceTruth1478
niceTruth1478
February 22nd, 2021 1:57pm
Well, something that helps me when dealing with stress is meditation. A strategy that works for me is imagine yourself as a drawing. First, the eraser starts at your feet, and slowly goes up to your legs, until all of that is erased. Then you go through your body and act as if you are erased from the world. This makes it seem as if the world is somewhere far away from where you are. If this doesn’t work for you, try to turn off all devices an hour before going to bed. The screens will prevent you from going to sleep, and will make it harder.
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