How to be less high strung?

[Anonymous]

This is gonna sound ridiculous, but 85% of my day is spent vibrating in anger at SOMETHING. It's stressing me out, which just makes me more high strung. Like, last night my sister told me my lipstick looked ugly (it didn't, I actually really like it and she's a 10 y/o ASS who somehow knows all of my insecurities. I know hers so we're even. How do we just know these things?) and I almost punched her in the face. Thank god I didn't but I spent the next two hours crying. Jesus. I've never actually hurt someone, though. I don't like violence.

That said, I've been doing yoga, drinking more water, etc- but the hairwire trigger is so freaking sensitive anyways. I'm angry all the time, or just a step away. I'm a crying, seething and quaking mess with a bitchy poker face. Conceal don't feel, you know? But I go 0 to 100 real fucking quick.


So... any ideas?

[MarbleLines]

Well, to start, there's the fives rule (?), it's basically, if something won't matter in five years don't spend five minutes being upset about it. I know that's a hard thing to do but with time and practice it gets a lot easier. Although that would be a hard one to use with the lipstick thing but with that type of thing I think you should just try and focus on the fact that you like the lipstick and what other people think of it doesn't matter because you like it, it reminds me of a lyric from a Fall Out Boy song, "I don't care what you think as long as it's about me," maybe if you try to get into that sort of mentality, I'm not sure if that'll be best in the long run though but in moderation I think it might help. One thing that I've been doing is just taking a deep breath when something starts to get to me, I breath in and close my eyes for a second before slowly breathing back out, you just have to take a second to try and breath out some of the feelings. I think that the reason why you go from 0 to 100 so fast is maybe because you don't have enough outlets to get out some of this emotion. You might want to look into something like boxing, that's what a friend of mine did, he had a lot of trouble with anger except he was "angering in" in a very self destructive way so he starting boxing, he got to let out some of the anger without taking it out on himself or like it would be in case, on anyone else. Just try and find hobbies or something that would let you be active and passionate, music helps me, well singing very badly, very loudly and very passionately in the car helps me, that might be worth a try. I know that you're trying to relax and that's fantastic but don't bottle things up either because that's when things go down hill really fast because sooner or later the bottle breaks and it's a much bigger mess to clean up when there's so much more of it. I really hope that everything works out for you because you do seem like a nice person and you deserve to be happy, you really do. Just take a breath and try not to worry about things so much. Hopefully I could be helpful, good luck

[jayjay16]

Meditation, invest in a punching bag (my favorite go to), take a run/workout..
If it's something that has happened or something that was said, then think, is it going to matter in a year? If not then let it go.

I tend to be a very angry person, but if you are angry all the time, then there is no living life, you really have to let the small things go, take a deep breath, count to 10, exhale, repeat,

[Asker]

I'll try that, thank you...<3

[Anonymous]

I would look into activities where you can spend some nice time alone. I love kayaking, so when I feel on the verge of a breakdown I grab my boat and hit the river, I can't even explain how relaxing and peaceful that is. You might want to look into boxing, you don't have to box others if you don't want to, you can just get a trainer and a bag and let all of your built up aggression out.

[Chanel1981]

Have you tried going to a psychiatrist? I'm certainly not judging but they likely have some meds to help since feeling angry all the time must be miserable. Best of luck to you :)

[Asker]

That sounds like a great idea! I'll look around for someone to talk to about it!

[Chanel1981]

I hope that helps! I have terrible anxiety and when it gets out of control its horrific so I can totally relate

[Crapulux]

Some things you could try:

- Martial arts
- Endurance sports (being exhausted is very relaxing)
- Fulfilling sex life, LOL

[Asker]

Great ideas!

[Prometheus031]

the best advice is just to disregard her opinion and you do you.

[Artificial Intelligence]

How to Be Less High Strung

We all know someone who is a little high strung. They're the ones who are always on edge, who can't seem to relax, and who always seem to be in a state of panic.

If you're looking to be less high strung, there are a few things you can do to help yourself relax:

1. Identify your triggers.

What are the things that set you off and make you feel anxious? Once you know what these things are, you can start to avoid them or at least be prepared for them.

2. Learn how to relax.

This might mean taking up yoga or meditation, or simply taking some time for yourself every day to do something you enjoy. Find what works for you and make relaxation a priority.

3. Don't strive for perfection.

We all make mistakes, and that's okay. Accepting that you're not perfect will help you to relax and not beat yourself up over small things.

4. Let go of control.

Trying to control everything in your life will only make you more stressed. Learn to go with the flow and accept that some things are out of your hands.

5. Simplify your life.

If your life is full of stressors, it's time to simplify. Get rid of anything that's unnecessary and focus on what's important to you.

By following these tips, you can start to be less high strung. It takes time and effort, but it's worth it to live a more relaxed and stress-free life.

What causes high strung?

A high strung person is someone who is easily excited or agitated. They may be overly sensitive and react strongly to things that other people might not even notice. This can make them seem tense or nervous.

There are a number of things that can cause someone to be high strung:

• It may be due to their personality or the way they were raised.
• It could also be a result of stress or anxiety.
• Often, it is a combination of these factors.

Whatever the cause, being high strung can make life more difficult. It can be hard to relax and enjoy yourself when you’re always on edge. If you’re high strung, you may want to try some relaxation techniques or see a therapist to help you manage your stress.

What are the symptoms of being highly strung?

If you're highly strung, you're likely a bit of a perfectionist. You set high standards for yourself and others, and can get stressed and anxious when things don't go according to plan. You might be a bit of a control freak, and can have trouble relaxing and letting go.

Symptoms of being highly strung can include feeling tense and on edge, being easily irritated and agitated, having difficulty sleeping, and feeling like you're constantly running on adrenalin. If you're highly strung, you might also find yourself overthinking things and over-preparing for things that might not even happen.

While there's nothing wrong with being a perfectionist, if you're finding that your high standards are causing you a lot of stress and anxiety, it might be time to take a step back and reassess your priorities. Learning to relax and go with the flow can be tough for highly strung people, but it's worth it to avoid burning yourself out.

[Anonymous]

dont take life serious, we are all gonna die and rot away regardless of what your lips look like

[corliat]

do you know what marijuana is?

[Asker]

I've never had means or idea on how to get it. I've been... sheltered. (think, upper class white girl, mostly private schools, racist, but 'loving' parents who are Trump voters, hate Obama (poor guy doesn't deserve the hate he gets). Yeah...) Do you have any tips on taking up weed? Where to buy, how to be discreet? I hear it does marvels for your mood.

[Anonymous]

You need dick or weed

[Asker]

I'll take that into serious consideration.

[lowkey18]

u need sex more often