Tips for Managing Anger Flare Ups

Speaking for myself, I have little to no patience with people when I neglect my own needs or haven't gotten my act together. I can be more generous when my cup is full.

Actually, yes. I have anger outbursts that are attributed to PTSD. When I'm in a certain situation, usually when in a disagreement with my partner or when I feel like I can't communicate what is wrong or make sense of my strong feelings, I will have a rage attack and dissociate. I finally am able to recognize the emotion that happens directly before my outburst. So I made a plan. When I have that feeling, I make a sign to my partner that we need to initiate our plan to avoid a complete meltdown. Make a hand signal, say a trigger word, whatever you need to do, and then follow the steps you planned. 1. Stop talking 2. Sit down or leave the room 3... and so on. Have a plan, recognize the emotional trigger, and execute the plan. You can apply this to anything. If you are driving and someone cuts you off or is driving too close and that triggers you, tell yourself this is the trigger. 1. Find somewhere to pull over 2. Write down what happened and how it made you feel 3... Hope this helps!

Praying and any downer meds

If you figure it out, I'd love to know cause I struggle with the same... nothing works