Hi Dottie, Shell, Wishful and All,
Just had a thought about shouting, go to a footy match, you can shout as much as you like and people just think it is normal! We used to attend footy regularly. I had trouble thinking what to shout out, but shouted anyway! It was great therapy!
Another thing you can do is to shout or yell into your pillow, it doesn't hurt your ears so much that way, and won't frighten the neighbours as much!
I'm not meaning to make a joke of your feelings and emotions, just trying to offer ways of letting that tension, frustration, anger or what ever it is out. A bit like that squealing kettle! I too need to find ways occasionally to let the screams out.
Funny enough, doing the complete opposite helps me at times too. There are occasions where I feel like screaming, but talk quietly instead and that helps to calm me. Weird. But it works most times.
Hugs are good too as is understanding and recognition that you are not the only one who feels like you need to scream before you explode.
Wishing you all some excellent screaming sessions and release! Cheers from Dools.
