outlets for sadness or anger?

[Kdart]

in the last 2 years I've recently come to notice that my ability to not let go of anger or sadness has ultimately been the downfall of my social life and relationship, I was hoping people would have ideas of ways to move past feelings that you struggle to let go of?

I tried music and song writing, which was effective for the first 2 weeks once hit my low point, but as my sadness has consumed my creativity, I'm kinda in a slump, any help is good help.

Please and thank you.

[MarkJT]

Kdart, first off, welcome to the forums. It is a very caring and protective environment so well done for finding it and posting what is going on with you at the moment.

I will tell you what i do later but I reckon you need to book into the GP and have a discussion about this. Those feelings shouldn't be lasting that long so you may have depression but as I am not a clinician, you need to see the people who are.

With the anger, I have massive outbursts, volcanic at times due to PTSD. What i do if i am getting like that, I stop what i am doing and concentrate heavily on my breathing. Deep breathing and engaging the diaphragm. Works quite well but does take some practice.

I also do a lot of running, well not so much at the moment with a dodgy hammy, but when that is better i run. It is so good for lowering the anger and being able to get on with the day.

I would be interested to see how you would be able to write a song after going for a run or a ride or a swim. Some kind of physical exercise that you have to put some work into.

Anyway, again, great that you are here and be keen to hear back to see how you are going.

Mark.

[P__W_]

I paint. Nothing anyone else would want to see, but then I don't do it for them.

I just grab a slice of cardboard or canvas or whatever else I can find and just attack the poor thing.

i try not to think about anything but the emotions I'm struggling with and let my body do all the work. (Creativity really isn't so necessary, I know how depression steals that. But push yourself just like if you were going for a run (which is another great release) and you may just get lost in it.

with art, it really doesn't matter what mediums you use as long as it fits you.

There are no rules, just you and whatever materials you want to destroy! (Haha)

Art for me is a physical thing. I wrestle the painting, I drag it down the road, I scrunch it up, burn holes in it. Leaving as much emotion I can with it.

its completely exhausting. You'll never get a better nights sleep!

This said, there are numerous ways that I deal with anger and sadness. And one of the main thing is learning about why I feel the way I do.

i have depression, anxiety, chronic pain and I wouldn't be around today if I hadn't gone to a GP in the early days.Even when I wasn't sure anything was wrong.

I highly suggest you see a GP, it's always better to catch things before they erupt!

Also, Look into your diet and exercise. They are crucial to anyone looking to live a forfilling life.

Eliminating refined sugars, trans fats and highly processed foods WILL do wonders for ANYONE.

And a simple walk of 1/2 or more a day can lift moods dramatically.

Hope this helps!

P.W.