When you feel anger, what do you do to stop yourself saying or doing

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something that you will later regret?

[reyd reid reed]

1. I try and take a deep breath and walk away for a few minutes...

Sometimes those few minutes makes all the difference. And if it doesn't, I generally don't regret what I say. And if I'm followed and pressed while I'm trying to walk away, I don't regret it either. Figure they had it coming.

But I never get angry. I'm sweet and kind and thoughtful and...













April fools!

[Oeditpus Rex]

2. I remember all the times

I have regretted it. :scared:

[SeattleGirl]

3. Abide by my "Golden Rule for Fighting":

"Never hit below the belt." This applies especially with Mr. SG, family members and close friends, as I know many of their "soft spots", and would never want to use that knowledge to hurt them in a moment of anger. I also apply it to people I don't know as well, because I don't want to get hit below the belt.

I don't get really angry very much (unless the Bushista's are spewing their crap), but if I do get really pissed, I shut my mouth, and walk away for a little while to calm down. I'm not saying I don't stand up for myself, but opening my mouth before engaging my brain (and my heart) is not something I want to do.

[Peter Frank]

4. Brush-up on your apologies...

;)

[LeftyMom]

5. get strength from others

Sometimes I just need to say what I have to say and let it out, so I vent to somebody who won't hate me for it, then talk about a better way to handle the situation.