Healthy outlets for anger

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Cursing outloud is good, especially while driving. I'm a bit of a roadrager, but saying a good "f**k you!" usually calms me down.

me too am struggling for an outlet, I look to my heroes: David Byrne - his outlet was playing quirky punk rock music and making strange noises when 'singing'. Andy Kaufman - liked messing with people's head when doing his anti-humour stand up routines, and also did some yelping with music performances.

I play badminton and look very odd on court this can lead to being self concious of how you look but if you're in the zone then it feels great

much love

Amittedly it takes a lot to get me even slightly angry, but when I do get angry, I find that music helps a lot. Finding a song that describes how I'm feeling and then singing along to it at the top of my voice helps me get my feelings off my chest, and the breathing required for singing helps me calm down. I also find that drumming helps me cope with frustration, although I must warn you that it isn't the best idea if you're a perfectionist at all. I tend to be, and so when I can't get my rhythm right, it just gets me even more annoyed! ;^^

I would run if I could. Unfortunately, I was never a fast runner. Walking is good too. I find that time spent with my pets is good therapy for both anger and sadness. Hearing my cats purr is very soothing.