How to Get Rid of Built-Up Frustration

Life is filled with multiple sources of stress, anger and frustration. When you have too much of these negative emotions or no outlet for releasing them, you may end up with built-up frustration. Not only is this bad for your mood and your personal relationships, but it can also cause health problems such as a weakened immune system, headaches, stomach pain, sleeplessness and high blood pressure. The solution is to learn effective, healthy ways to get rid of built-up frustration.

Instructions

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  Sleep enough. Frustration is harder to deal with and harder to get rid of when you are sleep deprived. Seven to eight hours is a healthy amount.

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  Exercise every day. Regular exercise can help you manage your frustration and stress.

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  Talk about your frustrations. This could be with yourself via a journal, with a loved one or with a counselor. Talking out your problems or issues is an effective way to get rid of built-up frustration.

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  Express your emotions. This could mean yelling or crying when you feel frustrated. The key here is to let the emotion out and then let go of it. If yelling or crying makes you feel worse, then you are fueling the fire and should try talking instead.

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  Relax. When you relax, frustration is released. Deep breathing, meditation, yoga or positive self-talk can all help you relax, as can fun activities or taking up a new hobby.

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  Change your routine. If you're always feeling frustrated, you might need something new. It can be as simple as reading a book instead of watching TV or as extensive as getting a new job. Do what works for you.