Anxiety can be a big problem for me. To combat it, I have to remember to limit my caffeine intake, eat regular meals, and engage in activities (like music) that calm me. Yesterday I failed at the first two, so I sat down at my piano, played some Coldplay, and sang along. It’s hard to be anxious when you’re singing.
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I find blowing bubbles helps me cope with rage, which I think is just anxiety’s older brother.
I think you might be right that there’s a relationship between anxiety and rage. For example, I find that I get angriest at the kids when they’re not listening to me, because then I’m not in control, and if I’m not in control, then how can I make sure nothing bad happens? Now, if someone would make all my meals for me and everyone would always listen to me, then I wouldn’t have any trouble. But since that’s not likely to happen, I guess I’ll just have to keep singing, and maybe appropriate some bubbles from the kids ๐