Managing Emotions: Before vs. Now | Anger and Frustration #angermanagement #emotions

Day 103 of sobriety, and nothing seems to be going my way. My computer keeps crashing repeatedly, preventing me from editing or uploading anything. On top of that, my gas for cooking is about to run out, and I’ve just barely managed to pay rent with another payment due in a week. My bank account is completely empty.

Given these frustrations, I thought it would be a good time to talk about emotions, especially anger and frustration. How do I manage situations like this now compared to how I used to? In the past, I was always close to anger, largely because of the deep-seated fear inside me. Unfortunately, anger usually made things worse, not better.

Today, I use several tools that help me manage my emotions more effectively. First and foremost, I need three things: exercise, a healthy diet, and sleep. These three essentials give me a better chance to think twice before reacting impulsively. With these in place, I can reflect on my thoughts and make better choices, avoiding actions I might later regret.

I’ve done some really foolish things in anger, destroying property and saying hurtful things that I still shake my head at, wishing I could undo them. However, everything is a learning experience if I’m willing to learn from it.

Join me as I discuss the tools and strategies I use to manage my emotions today, especially in moments of intense frustration and anger. #angermanagement #emotional #emotions #sobriety #mentalhealth #wellbeing #selfcare