- Squeeze a rubber ball very hard.
- Take a hot or cold shower.
- Listen to very loud music.
- Watch TV or read.
- Push the situation away by leaving it for a while.
- Build an imaginary wall between yourself and the situation.
- Compare how you are feeling now to a time when you felt different.
- Compare you self to those less fortunate.
- Read emotional books or stories.
- Listen to emotional music.
- Help a friend or family member.
- Make something nice for someone else.
- Go out for a meal or eat a favourite food.
- Go walking. Exercise.
- Clean a room in your house.
- Surf the internet.
Find out which one works. Try it next time when you are in distress.