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Release

"You will not be punished for your anger;

you will be punished by your anger."

–Buddha

Image by Alysha Rosly

Quick Self-care Tips

  • Stick to your treatment plan.

  • Attend therapy sessions as scheduled.

  • Practice healthy ways to ease difficult emotions, rather than taking risks.

  • Acknowledge that you have BPD and be active with seeking support and treatment.

  • Learn what may trigger inappropriate anger or impulsive behaviors and make a safety plan.

  • Establish good and healthy routines.

  • Don't be embarrassed by having this condition.

  • Get treatment for co-occurring problems.

  • Educate yourself about the disorder so you understand its causes and treatments better.

  • Reach out to others like yourself to share insights and experiences.

Dancing at Home

10 Things You Can Do Now

  1. Call someone and vent OR call our vent line at 800-565-5870, go off as long as you like, even if you have to call back multiple times. :-)

  2. Go to a safe space and throw or break something (emphasis on SAFE).

  3. Scream - in private (ex: your car).

  4. Sing it out - as loud as you can.

  5. Dance - like you are having your own personal exorcism.

  6. Do an intense workout (i.e., boxing, karate, kickboxing).

  7. Doodle, draw, or paint.

  8. Change your surroundings.

  9. Tear up paper, cardboard, etc.

  10. Punch a pillow or punching bag.

Laughing at the Movies

Top 40 Feel Good Movies

Don't see your favorite feel good movie or game here, share yours with us and you just might see it here!

  1. Mean Girls

  2. Sound of Music

  3. Coming to America

  4. The Help

  5. Elf

  6. Bring It On

  7. Sister Act

  8. Ghost

  9. Legally Blonde

  10. Girls Trip

  11. Grease

  12. Little Miss Sunshine

  13. The Devil Wears Prada

  14. Step Up

  15. Lady Bird

  16. Clueless

  17. Bridesmaids

  18. The Other Woman

  19. Why Did I Get Married?

  20. Pitch Perfect

  21. The Proposal

  22. The Holiday

  23. The Other Guys

  24. Step Brothers

  25. Anchorman

  26. Last Holiday

  27. Pretty Woman

  28. I'm Gonna Get You Sucka

  29. Brown Sugar

  30. Love Jones

  31. Best Man

  32. Hitch

  33. Wedding Crashers

  34. Sing

  35. Friday

  36. Soul Food

  37. Ocean's Eleven

  38. Love & Basketball

  39. Waiting to Exhale

  40. Mr. & Mrs. Smith

 Release Anger

"When you assume negative intent, you're angry. If you take away that anger and assume positive intent, you will be amazed. Your emotional quotient goes up because you are no longer almost random in your response."

 

–Indra Nooyi

Don't have a rage room nearby, contact us to learn how to DIY.  If you want to share this outlet with others, schedule a consult so we can teach you how to host your own rage release party!

Stress Relieving Games 

Can't make it to your local arcade or game room? Check out the curated selection of online games designed specifically to relieve stress and provide a source of entertainment.

Art Therapy Resources

Explore art therapy exercises, coloring pages, and outlets geared towards helping you release your emotions and find catharsis.

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