How do you manage/keep your temper in check?

Thinkerbell · 41-45, F

I [i]always[/i] keep my temper in check, dammit!

Yulianna · 22-25, F

much practice... and it doesn't always work.

TexChik · F

That is a good question. From past horrors in my life I have ptsd and my initial response to anything abrupt or upsetting is to rage and attack. I hit. Martial arts keep me under control as well as meditation and some breath control exercises. Its mostly effective.

Budwick · 70-79, M

I find that expressing my feelings openly helps a great deal.

4meAndyou · F

I distance myself from rotten, toxic people in RL, and if one shows up anyway, I try VERY hard to be reasonable. IF I am reasonable and calm, and unable to express my temper, I usually end up crying from anger, later on.

revenant · F

sometimes it gives me energy to actually do stuff

FreestyleArt · 31-35, M

Sometimes prayer if it gets too bad but most of the time I can control my mind to something else to think about instead of this world

LunadelobosIAMTHEDRAGON · F

I don't know where my temper will take me.

I kill them in my imagination.

TheSirfurryanimalWales · 61-69, M

Lots of stepping back....and deep breathing!
If I explode scarper!

BeefySenpie · M

Lacking self control is repulsive. Do you want to be seen that way?

Thevy29 · 41-45, M

Dad jokes.

Unlearn · 41-45, M

I try not to let it get to me. Mostly I succeed but there are times when I fail. Especially when the trigger is still in my line of sight and doesn't take the hint that I am not liking it...

InHeaven · F

Prayer

GeistInTheMachine · 31-35, M

My plans for revenge require some restraint.

Also, fantasizing about what I will whisper in the ears of my enemies on their deathbed.

SW-User

By praying and trying to understand its useless being angry.

Riverman2 · 56-60, M

Keep reminding myself over and over, "They know not what they do".

Convivial · 26-30, F

Like all emotions, there's a time and a place...

SW-User

write it out

Dino11 · M

Count to a 100

YMITheWayIM · 46-50, M

Practice.

Havesomefun2 · 56-60, M

Pills

basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M

I'm not easily angered, but can be irritable.
Perks of an anxiety disorder.
That sound music really helps. I come across as a very chill person, but the music I make and listen to is usually very aggressive.

candycane · 31-35, F

I don't try to