How do I keep myself from overreacting?

Space yourself a little bit from the situation and try to think about something that makes you feel good/calm. Now think about it again,does it feel that bad? If the answer is still yes maybe you have something else that is bothering you. This could lead to an angry behavior and your frustration can show up in minor things. In this case,try to think about what is actually bothering you and work on overcoming it.

Try and think logically about the situation and if so, give yourself some time away from it. It's more than likely that the way you feel now won't be the way you feel tomorrow so giving yourself some time away is always worth it. Take step by step actions when dealing with a difficult situation to prevent any spontaneous decisions.

Pay attention on the physical aspect of world instead of thoughts overflowing. Try to think of 5 things you can smell, 5 things you can hear, 5 things you can see and 5 you can physically touch in your surroundings. Take deep breaths and think of these simple basic senses instead of over thinking. And then think about whatever matter there is, rationally.

There are steps that can help with this. The most important thing is to take a step back and see your reaction objectively. 1. Treat your first reaction as tentative. 2. Think about other reactions you could have had. 3. Determine whether or not one of the other reactions would be more appropriate than the one you had.

I'm sorry you feel that you are overreacting. I think it's fair to express yourself and often when we feel the need to react to something, it's because it concerns something that is very important to us, and it's okay to stand your ground. If other people are accusing you of overreacting, it's possible they are just unsupportive people even if they have good intentions. -- More to your question, however, you are referencing a type of urge. Urges take many forms, and they are certainly connected to our reactions. If we see someone say something we find offensive, we might have an urge to correct them or even insult them, for instance. Urges do pass with time. If we can buy ourselves a second, or a minute, a breath, it may be enough time for us to process what we want to say or do in a way that will better benefit everyone involved in the situation. Sometimes it is hard for people to understand us if we are loud, quick, or stumble over our words because we are reacting on the spot. Understanding where our urges come from, or why we feel the need to react the way we do in certain situations, can certainly help us resist those urges in the future. Also keeping in mind that while it is right to stand up for ourselves, fight for what we believe in, or express our emotions, ultimately we cannot control other people - what other people say, how they react, or if they will be receptive to our reaction at all. Sometimes this understanding can help take that extra moment. There are many ways to distract ourselves from our urges, and as mentioned previously, if we can just bide our time until the urge loses some of its strength, it may pass. Breathing exercises, grounding techniques, or counting games, can help bide time. After the urge has lost some of its strength, we are now free to express ourselves with more clarity, which might have a more positive effect on the situation. Good luck!

When something happens and you feel a emotion brewing, stop yourself and take a step back. Think "Is this feeling based on fact or emotional response?" and "Is this worth spending time and energy on?". It does take some practice but you can also read up on it or have a chat with a 7cups listener to distract and guide you. :)

Try to think before you act. Imagine someone else in your situation or picture yourself in their shoes. How would you want someone to react to you? It is like the saying: treat others how you would like to be treated yourself. You can message any active listener at any time if you want to talk through your situation with a friendly ear!

I keep myself from overreacting by taking a deep breathing, revealing the situation and walk away from the moment if you feel like you're going to make a big deal out of nothing in that moment.

You should try to see yourself from other person's perspective. Sometimes what people call an overreaction is rather a normal reaction, so it really depends on the situation. If you wouldn't like yourself from the side, perhaps it will do the trick.

As hard as it is to do, trust me I've been there, I find it much easier to react appropriately when I take just a few seconds to breathe before I respond or react to any situation. I hope this helps.