When strong emotions take over, what activities help you return to a more balanced state?

Coloring or doodling is very relaxing, and it's easy to get lost in whatever you are working on for a little bit. Something as simple as stepping out for a long walk or a bike ride can help calm you and release some physical energy, as well.

Hahaha, I have honestly had some extreme emotional reactions before in my life and only recently started learning how to properly handle them. So the easiest is literally to breath. I know a lot of people have said, 'Breath and count to 10.', and for most of us that is a cliche, until you understand what it is about. Breathing exercises allow you to focus on yourself, and draw all the way inward to your center of being. Being/focusing on your core at that point allows you to see and experience those emotions in another way. Primarily the focus on center should allow you to see the emotion, accept it is their and move it aside. Almost like 'water off a ducks back...'. Easier said than done though, but with practice you sharpen the skill.

What i do is simply go on here and help people (lol) because it makes me feel like i'm worth being alive because i'm helping people. I also meditate and drink tea a lot.

I've learnt of many different skills to use I use a lot of skills from dialectical behavioral therapy. Because those seem to Target different emotions and help you calm down and even understand what's going on in the moment.

If pain is overwhelming sometimes the only way to feel better is to cry, most people in society deem this as a weak response but we all cry for a reason and letting it all out can actually sometimes help balance us out from within. Some time away, Work, School, Family can really stress us out and even trigger depression and anxiety, A little peace wouldn't hurt, an hour in a quiet room meditating, reading your favorite novels or just putting on your earphones and letting yourself relax. Feeling angry? . . . grab some boxing/mma gloves hit the gym and punch that punching bag like there's no tomorrow or invest and buy your own.

When strong emotions take over, some activities to help you return back to a regular state of mind is by going for a walk, listening to musics, taking deep breathes, drawing and being with friends.

If i am feeling particularly anxious or depressed i like to do 'adult colouring' it helps to ground me as well as taking my mind off difficult feelings and emotions

I enjoy practicing mindfulness at least once a day. Pause. Take a breath and observe your emotions/thoughts from a detached state if possible. Realize that your emotions are a response to something. You are not your emotions. Feel the air brushing against your skin. Mentally scan your body for any discomfort. Relax.

When I experience strong emotions, there are a few different things that help me. I take a minute to recognize what I'm feeling and to accept that as what is happening right then. I remember that feelings come and go. That helps to be less overwhelmed. Then, I dig a little deeper to attempt to understand the emotions. The best way for me to vent my feelings is to write about them. It's ok if I can't resolve or completely address whatever is going on but I can feel that have made progress. Finally I do some self nurturing. When I feel strong emotions I can let off steam by doing something physical and meditating helps too.

Some strong activities that can help you return to a more balanced state after strong emotions take over are self-care activities, such as reading, arts and crafts, writing, and many others! Other self-care activities could include going for a walk, taking a break from electronics, running a hot bath with some nice smelling soaps, getting dressed up for fun, putting on comfortable clothes, anything that makes you feel good about yourself. Self-care could also include reaching out to loved ones for support. Some good people to reach out to are close friends and family, and the hope is they would be more than willing to talk with you and hopefully help you find your balance again.