Ok, I've got a short fuse and I'm not afraid to use it........

[a kennedy]

I’m going off on everyone......I need help. What should I do???

[C_U_L8R]

1. Just aim accurately.

[Newest Reality]

2. Just STOP it!!!!

Take a few really deep breaths. Pause. Reflect on what you are doing. Take a break. Think of something else. Let go.

[a kennedy]

4. I know........deep breaths, and a shit load of booze.......

[Newest Reality]

16. Zen Drinking!

Do it mindfully. One sip at a time.

[Chainfire]

3. Roll with it!

I can think of about 60 million people who could use a good dose of short temper.

[a kennedy]

6. Yup, I agree.

[vlyons]

5. Anger is poison.

If you consistently react with anger to whatever appears to you as unpleasant, it's probably a bad habit that you've cultivated for years. Like smoking or gambling. Patience is the antidote to anger. It's not easy to rise above anger, but you have to at least ASPIRE to rise above anger.

Challenge yourself to not speak words of anger for a day, then a week, a month, a year. Patience is a virtue.

[a kennedy]

7. Thank you, and I know you are right.......

Patience is a virtue, repeat until a normal reaction.

[vlyons]

10. Anger is the outward manifestation that covers fear, pain, and frustration

I practice meditation every day, and re-affirm my aspirations to remain calm no matter what comes my way, to never speak angry words for the rest of my life, and to develop the ability to pacify disturbed and afflicted minds. You have to sincerely tell yourself that you don't want to respond with anger any more. Stop telling yourself how much someone makes you angry. That's just irresponsible bullshit. Look honestly at the fear, pain, and frustration that you're feeling and do something positive to correct the situation.

Meditate on the aspiration to rise above anger for 15 to 30 minutes every day. When thoughts arise during meditation, label them as "just thinking" and let them go. Rest your mind and breathe.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

19. Anger has a purpose

Or we wouldn't have evolved to have it.

Anger is a way of telling you your boundaries have been infringed upon. Anger can be rightious too,the Dali Lama knows this truth about anger. Anger is not poison.

Overindulging in anger can be a problem tho.

Anger can be used constructively.

[Faux pas]

8. ...

Some really good marijuana works for me.

[a kennedy]

9. Right, and thanks......

[Faux pas]

14. I've

been lighting up a lot earlier these days. Can't afford to have some dickless dick, racist asshole take down my Peace Love and Joy, ya know?

[LizBeth]

12. Ha hahahaha. Lol. And there is that. lol

[Faux pas]

15. Ya betcha

[LizBeth]

11. There is always the point in your mind where you ponder going to anger, even a flash, that moment

is there. It doesn't just happen. You gotta tell yourself no.

It truly is yours to do.

But, the more you exercise that, the more normal it will be to not even think about it and you just do not go to anger automatically, without thought and when you do? You will have decided it was needed/wanted/allowed.

[a kennedy]

13. I guess the past four years didn't help my anger either......but now I will practice

patience......as it is a daily task to change a bad habit.

[LizBeth]

17. The whole nation has escalated in anger, so really it is feeding off each other. You are right.

I just went out for a walk with my dog. Christmas lights going up, neighbors walking and saying hi. I couldn't help breaking into song, ... Tis the season to be jolly. Just cause so beautiful outside, and Trump done, and life is good, and I quit smoking, and exercising.

Got to the corner and there is a sign, in a very blue city. Keep Christ in Christmas. It was there last year and hated the contradiction, of being combative while using Christs name and lecturing other on turning the cheek.

So, I yelled out... Just let it go people.

Walking past it on the way home, lifted sign out of dirt and gently laid down.

That person is actively working at stirring the pot and keeping anger pumped, or battle ready. Not needed. And I am tired. And old. And I want to enjoy life. Laugh, sing and dance.

[a kennedy]

18. I already feel a lot better just reading this post.

Thank you, and I promise I’ll practice holding my tongue, and being much more tolerant and patient.

[LizBeth]

27. Hugz right back atcha. Cause it is for you.... screw everyone else, lol.

[CloudWatcher]

20. Avoid Facebook

If you're using Facebook, close your account and don't look back! It's toxic.

[Mr.Bill]

21. Avoid republicans. n/t

[Faux pas]

22. PS

Chocolate peanut clusters work too

[Midnight Writer]

23. A variation of neuro lingual programming.

When you fell it (bad behavior) coming on, and you usually do feel it building, interrupt that flow.

Say to your self, mentally, and loudly, STOP IT!

Repeat as necessary.

Sounds flaky, but I find it really does knock me off that pathway towards doing stupid shit.

[Harker]

24. Are you feeling calmer now? n/t

[a kennedy]

25. Yes, yes, yes, and I'm a better mood as well.

Thank you as always DU. I always get the best, most honest, and helpful answers here on DU. I LOVE YOU ALL. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[Harker]

26. I'm glad to hear you're feeling better.