Edited by Teresa, Sondra C, Moregyn, Lillian May and 6 others
Everyone has emotions. Some people, however, may not know how to deal with those emotions. Whether your dealing with anger, depression, or frustration, you always need a way to manage your feelings calmly and positively.
1Sit somewhere comfortable, turn the lights down, and breathe slowly and calmly. Focus on something other than what is upsetting you.Maybe you can try to imagine that you are rowing a small boat along a valley. Anything that helps you feel calm works!
2Good, now that you're calmer, what is it that is bothering you? Don't push yourself, but think about your situation. What can you do to prevent those unwanted feelings in the future? Stop thinking about the past, think about now and the future.
3Don't try to take on the world by yourself! Go find someone to talk to. Whether it is your best friend, parent, or counselor. Talking with someone who you feel comfortable with can release many negative thoughts you may have. They may also be able to come up with a solution to your problem or a way for you to cope. Hiding your problems will only make you feel even sorry for yourself. Express your feeling to someone you really trust.
4Keep a positive outlook. Hope for a better tomorrow, and never doubt yourself. Respect who you are, and learn to love yourself. Remember, you must love yourself before you can love someone else.
5Then finally open the windows and look out light from the sun will help you feel better!
- Find a relaxing spot in your home like a bedroom, office, or living room. Particularly one with a calming atmosphere, and something comfy to relax on.
- Draw, listen to music, play an instrument, write poetry. Basically find a hobby that you enjoy doing. Art and music are very good ways to release one's emotions in a positive way.
- Keep a journal or diary and try writing once a day, or whenever you are feeling distressed. Writing your thoughts out is a great way to help you express your feelings.
- Make sure you have a trustworthy friend. Lean on them in your times of need, and do the same for them. Best friends can pull you out of the darkest places,even if you never thought it was possible.
- Get out of the house regularly. Do not lock yourself in your room and constantly try and fix yourself. You need social relations with other people often,or you just may go insane.
- DO NOT harm yourself in any way. Once you start cutting yourself you will find it harder and harder to stop. It will become a nasty vice, and will eventually lead to other things. Do not express yourself this way.
- Same concept as the last. Do not spend all your time on the computer talking to other people who you may not even know. This is great if you are relating with people like you, and getting advice. But you need to be in tune with the real world, too.
- Cutting leaves scars, which if deep enough, may never fade away. Only to remind you for the rest of your life what you have done.
Edit Things You'll Need
- Self respect
- A trusted person you can go to
- Diary/journal, music, drawing talent, an instrument(all optional)