EPTHow do you calm yourself down?
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Racenilatr
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Bosu
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LordWeird
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Also, I breathe in with my mouth slowly for ten seconds, then breathe out slowly for ten seconds (with my mouth yet again). It helps slow your heart down, therefore calming you down. Try it out. | ||
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Jathin
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Locke.
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Sanity.
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Rekrul
Korea (South)17174 Posts
I don't think your question can be solved unless with drugs. Everyones different and some people just can't chill the fuck out for some reason. There are plenty of temporary fixes but that anxiety will always creep back up on some people. edit: actually I lied sometimes I go into a sick state of tilt when I'm waiting around for something that I feel I shouldn't have to be waiting for. Wow that erks the shit out of me but in general yeah I think a very healthy lifestyle is the only natural fix anything else we should know about? | ||
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D10
Brazil3409 Posts
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H
New Zealand6138 Posts
On December 22 2008 00:42 Rekrul wrote: I'm always in a super calm content state and if I seem angry or like I'm bitching about something it's all just an act trying to convey some fake emotions. same way for me, the only time I'm loud is when I'm being an asshole or putting on an act of being pissed off come to think of it everyone probably thinks I get really angry, but I guess it would be really weird if I just appeared apathetic to everything | ||
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mmgoose
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On December 22 2008 00:31 Racenilatr wrote: I have a very hard time calming myself down. I always have to constantly be thinking about something, doing something, or just something something something. The calm state of mind is so ever elusive. When I need a break from starcraft, I don't just take a break, I have to download or upload or compress convert or do some background task just so that I'm not wasting my time being away from my computer. I go take a nap or something to calm me down, but I am never quite calm down when I can just sit and stare at my computer for like 1 minute before doing something. How do you guys get into a calm, submissive state of mind/being? methinks you have adhd, check with your psychiatrist. or stop taking ecstasy. | ||
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thoraxe
United States1449 Posts
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jello_biafra
United Kingdom6642 Posts
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poilord
Germany3252 Posts
and this: On December 22 2008 00:52 thoraxe wrote: GO OUTSIDE. | ||
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Elvin_vn
Vietnam2038 Posts
Even if I get angry then I must have a really really good reason to do so. So I'm not afraid to express my emotion. | ||
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MarklarMarklar
Fiji1823 Posts
gettin drunk getting high stuffin myself with food so my brain gets numb from being so full. working out | ||
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Nytefish
United Kingdom4282 Posts
The secret to staying clam is to not care so much. | ||
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MiniRoman
Canada3953 Posts
when im frustrated i peace out and take a shower or a long poop | ||
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Racenilatr
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D10
Brazil3409 Posts
On December 22 2008 01:24 Racenilatr wrote: wtf@the weed.....how abuot something actually healthy? ok, try some rigged weed like hydroponic. | ||
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Physician
United States4146 Posts
On November 22 2008 14:19 Physician wrote: I have never actually been depressed for which I am very thankful. The closest thing that comes to it, is feeling between uneasiness and being pissed off - when I can't quite identify what triggered it (when I can, I try to deal with problem and it usually improves the mood). When that happens if I can't find a reason to explain the mood, I listen to tangram and mellow out usually under 8 minutes.. And because I've have done it so often since I was young, if I can't listen to it for whatever reason, I will close my eyes, and replay it in my mind - it works almost like a reflex and I usually manage to settle my emotions into a pleasant neutral. - it works for me, basically you condition a yourself to a mood state, using a piece of music as trigger. | ||
keit
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gg_hertzz
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Boonbag
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Racenilatr
United States2756 Posts
On December 22 2008 01:44 gg_hertzz wrote: have you tried going to google, type in 'hyper attention disorder', and then forcibly running into a brick wall? omfg i have ADHD? Actually I don't really have ADHD...it's more like I can't make myself stop thinknig, like the less i move my body, the more my brain works or something | ||
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SirTea
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GoTuNk!
Chile4591 Posts
To me it seems u spend too much time in the past/future. U are constantly analazing things which happened before or projecting things in the future. This is natural (and advisable IMO) for academic requirements, but it isn't healthy at all for ur daily life. I bet if someone watches you doing trivial things (cooking, chilling with friends, etc) they can see on ur face that u are wrestling with ur toughts. It used to happen to me at it really drains ur mental energy/focus. U'll be better for everything (at least in some degree) and feel overall happier if u fix this. To do so there are many ways and they work different for everyone, so try them all. Trust me, this is like the best thing u can do. Possible solutions: -Change ur attitude towards life. Assume u are the best person u know and therefore don't need to worry about shit unless it interests URSELF. Easier said than done  , but this is the most important thing i've ever heard off lol.-Don't try to not "think". Instead try changing ur focus, or better, GO OUT AND DO SOMETHING. By changing or focus I mean instead of worrying on something negative/upcoming event/old event, think on something u want to do NOW and how to do it. Even better, GO AND DO IT. -Drugs (I have used alcohol only btw ) help depressing useless thoughts. Just start with a moderate "dosis" and lower it gradually till u no longer need it.-DO SPORTS THAT REQUIRE FULL FOCUS. Contact sports/WEIGHTLIFTING*. -Try doing meditation. You are consiously aware of ur problem, so fix it. Don't think on crap u don't need or care. *Learn to do full body exercies such as presses, squats and deadlifts. Not wussy curls with dumbbells. | ||
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Scorpion
United States1974 Posts
They cure paranoia and help you relax. Also Xanax bars and Valiums ;P | ||
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FortuneSyn
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TryThis
Canada1522 Posts
when all i do is sit at my computer and smoke weed all day even playin games i find myself feeling very unfulfilled | ||
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inertinept
Bangladesh1195 Posts
Realize that life will unfold as it does and there's not much you can do to stop it as you are only an individual...this will either make you very angry with the world or you will realize there is nothing to get upset over I chose the ladder | ||
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jello_biafra
United Kingdom6642 Posts
On December 22 2008 03:37 inertinept wrote: im one of those guys that is indifferent to pretty much everything. I dont need calming down, as there is nothing that uncalms me Realize that life will unfold as it does and there's not much you can do to stop it as you are only an individual...this will either make you very angry with the world or you will realize there is nothing to get upset over I chose the ladder Good post, basically how I feel. Getting angry usually accomplishes nothing and just makes you feel worse. | ||
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ManBearPig
Belgium207 Posts
On December 22 2008 01:24 Racenilatr wrote: wtf@the weed.....how abuot something actually healthy? If I were you I'd seriously consider trying the weed, that is if you haven't tried it yet. Giving it a try isn't unhealthy, and if you were to like it you could get a vaporiser for long term healthy smoking pleasure | ||
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HeadBangaa
United States6512 Posts
Also, if you start exercising regularly, it changes your state of mind and makes you happier/calmer. | ||
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SuperJongMan
Jamaica11586 Posts
I... I always talk to myself to calm myself down.. but it's so rare that I need to calm down usually. | ||
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Xela
Canada203 Posts
and to the OP, I don't see what's the problem with your situation. you always need to do something and have difficulty calming down...where's the problem? as long as it doesn't keep you from sleeping, doing something every moment is actually an advantage in life, if you manage to do something useful in those times. i'm personnally very lazy and I would love to be able to actually DO something instead of browsing TL for 5 hours. | ||
Liquid`Drone
Norway28811 Posts
its just the sensible thing | ||
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SlickR12345
Macedonia408 Posts
On December 22 2008 00:33 Bosu wrote: I usually kill people, cut them up, put them in garbage bags, and dump the bodies in the ocean. haahahhaahahahaahahahahaahahahaahahahahahahahaahah....... +Karma for you | ||
boesthius
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Semagdnim
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VO_ov
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micronesia
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Tinithor
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mistapooh
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Sadist
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SERENITY NOW | ||
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Guybrush
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Night[Mare
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Dutch
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Hypnosis
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Danzepol
United States211 Posts
and to all the weed responses, don't take those seriously. At least for me weed would sometimes do just the opposite and I would begin to think even harder about whatever was bothering me, often coming to conclusions that would make me anxious.. Conclusion: do your best to stay active socially and physically. | ||
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IzzyCraft
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fight_or_flight
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REDBLUEGREEN
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poasiodss
United States63 Posts
Run/exercise to induce plenty of sweating -> shower -> masturbate -> smoke a cigarette -> lie down on your bed -> read something you might be interested in. When the feeling of uneasiness comes back, try to figure out what's causing it. | ||
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betaben
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focus on listening, starting with those things closest to you, such as your own breathing, ending with things so far away that they are just white noise. | ||
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Dice[Zero]
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Blissful | ||
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LaSt)ChAnCe
United States2179 Posts
you'll get used to it eventually....or kill someone lol | ||
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shavingcream66
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Ki_Do
Korea (South)981 Posts
but that only makes me even angrier.. mmm can u lend me some advices race? | ||
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Hittegods
Stockholm4641 Posts
On December 22 2008 06:02 Sadist wrote: SERENITY NOW SERENITY NOW Insanity later! | ||
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
Have a healthy diet and try sleeping at regular times might help a bit. Massages also do wonders  | ||
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writer22816
United States5775 Posts
I also try and raise my self esteem by telling me what I did right. | ||
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imperfect
Canada1652 Posts
punching/breaking something can be very helpful, but at the same time very costly. i have a big hole in my wall for this reason.. | ||
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meegrean
Thailand7699 Posts
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niteReloaded
Croatia5282 Posts
It obviously depends on the details of the OPs life, from current problems, to stuff that are already deeply in the core of his identity. Some things like listening to music might help you in the short term, but it's obvious that it's just covering up the problem that's bothering you, consciously or subconsciously. | ||
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Nyovne
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funkie
Venezuela9376 Posts
On December 22 2008 00:42 Rekrul wrote: but in general yeah I think a very healthy lifestyle is the only natural fix This guy knows what he's talking about. Working out and having a decent healthy lifestyle, helps a lot to keep your cool almost all the time. Everybody have it's days and stuff, but doing stuff, running, cardio w/e you want it to be is excellent for your overall health and specially mental one. When you exercise, you burn a lot of toxins (?) that stay on your body until you sweat them out (or pee them ;P), if the amount of these is too high, you're more likely to be hyperactive and stuff. So yes, work the fuck out . | ||
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Piy
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Comeh
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ktp
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Pwert
United States59 Posts
On December 22 2008 00:52 mmgoose wrote: methinks you have adhd, check with your psychiatrist. or stop taking ecstasy. Yeah, I was going to say that sounds like ADHD, especially since I have the same problem (I have ADHD too). Try reading a good book. I just finished Ender's Game, and now I'm reading this collection of over 100 short stories by Ray Bradbury. Whenever I'm feeling antsy, just reading one or two of those short stories helps a lot. | ||
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KOFgokuon
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Dgtl
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NrG.Bamboo
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Hyperbola
United States2554 Posts
On December 22 2008 00:33 Bosu wrote: I usually kill people, cut them up, put them in garbage bags, and dump the bodies in the ocean. ![[image loading]](http://www.cybertechie.org.uk/DexterIMG/IamWatchingyou.jpg) | ||
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Roxen000
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InfeSteD
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Hyperbola
United States2554 Posts
1. Ware yourself out by getting a punching bag and smacking the shit out of it. Or, you could work out until you have no strength left. If you can't tranquilize your anger, feed it until it is sated. 2. Practice Buddhism. I'm not saying you should convert but going to some Buddhist classes and learning to utilize incense and meditate would prove very helpful. 3. Porn. Either watch some relaxing lezie scenes and solos or watch the hardcore stuff to take your anger out. There are some really nice sites out there from which you can stream porn and also have videos listed by categories. Pick your favorite and begin the calming process. | ||
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MeriaDoKk
Chile1726 Posts
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MyLostTemple
United States2921 Posts
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Archaic
United States4024 Posts
On December 22 2008 00:33 Bosu wrote: I usually kill people, cut them up, put them in garbage bags, and dump the bodies in the ocean. I normally would laugh at this, but not after I just finished reading "Dnepropetrovsk Maniacs." On the other hand: On December 22 2008 10:25 Nyovne wrote: LOOOOOOL | ||
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Ilikestarcraft
Korea (South)17743 Posts
 Calm gamessry bad joke -.-;; | ||
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nataziel
Australia1455 Posts
On December 22 2008 01:12 Nytefish wrote: The secret to staying clam is to not care so much. This, I care about shit all, and as a result am never stressed or angry, though I get grumpy very often | ||
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GearitUP
United States337 Posts
I been skating for like 10 years now, everytime I get pissed off I swear to god I hop in my car and sesh at my local park. Skating calms me down so much. After you start skating long enough you can do tricks without really focusing on them its hard to explain but like I guess because if you repeat something enough it comes second nature or w/e. Learn to skateboard/ Spend some time learning a couple basic tricks...ollie/ Kickflip/Pop-Shovit/ half-cabs then when you get pissed or anxiety attack or w/e go sesh. Dont knock it til you try it~! | ||
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Cloud
Sexico5880 Posts
On December 22 2008 12:14 KOFgokuon wrote: punch the wall and take a deep breath Yeah that works wonders, specially when youre with other people, really shows whos the boss, best to be insured though! broken bones are kinda common! For me, i usually, first get away from whatever is pissing me off, then instead of trying not to think about it, or going all childlish and spewing all my anger into whatevers near me; i think about how stupid and ridiculous and useless is being pissed about whatever. Then it just goes away after a while and i can assess the same situation calmly. Try seeing a psycologist before trying out any drugs of your own. Punching walls, hitting animals, etc. may be not as serious but its definitely on the same road as drinking, doing drugs, whatever. | ||
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jodogohoo
Canada2533 Posts
EDIT1: No bullshit, I actually did that once, the guy didn't fight back though : \ But yeah, as others have said so before me, I try to not take things too seriously. | ||
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EscPlan9
United States2777 Posts
I find that turning off all possible distractions (computer off, lights off, music off) and exercising for a while calms me down and also makes me feel better about myself. | ||
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uriel-
Singapore1867 Posts
Take a long shower and just stand in the water, listen to calming slow music, watch some relaxing shows? Go outside and take a stroll someplace tranquil, that works wonders too. | ||
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