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Depression, anxiety and anger

Posted by Kami Johnson @johnsonk, Feb 16, 2018

How do you deal with the anxiety and anger that arises from excess stimulation, i.e. noise. Sometimes the noise around me is so loud I cant hear myself think. Cant focus or concentrate which leads to frustration and ultimately anger. It gets so bad I have to physically exit the environment until I calm down. Being an introverted depressive is not fun in an extroverted world.

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Jim, Volunteer Mentor | @jimhd | Feb 16, 2018

@johnsonk

I'm a depressed introvert, too. My wife and I live in the country on ten acres, so home is a peaceful place, except that my wife likes to have the TV on nearly all day. I go sit in the bedroom to get away from the noise.

I've always been a calm person, and I don't experience anger often. Irritated, but not angry. But I can surely connect with the need to get away from the noise to calm my emotions. It's easy to get over stimulated, for sure.

Jim

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Rosemary, Volunteer Mentor | @rosemarya | Feb 16, 2018
In reply to @jimhd "@johnsonk I'm a depressed introvert, too. My wife and I live in the country on ten..." + (show)
@jimhd

@johnsonk

I'm a depressed introvert, too. My wife and I live in the country on ten acres, so home is a peaceful place, except that my wife likes to have the TV on nearly all day. I go sit in the bedroom to get away from the noise.

I've always been a calm person, and I don't experience anger often. Irritated, but not angry. But I can surely connect with the need to get away from the noise to calm my emotions. It's easy to get over stimulated, for sure.

Jim

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I think I have sensitive hearing. It is especially noticeable if I'm stressed or if I need to focus on a task. I have to use ear plugs when the loud sounds begin to annoy me too much. But, I have not found any way to muffle the blasting bass that vibrates at nearly glass shattering level when cars go up and down the neighboring street. I also despise movie theaters because of the volumes.
I enjoy quiet and peaceful environments.
Rosemary

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 16, 2018

@johnsonk I also find a quiet environment to be restorative - add to that a good book and life is great!

Teresa

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louferrigno | @louferrigno | Feb 17, 2018

it's fine to leave but start trying things that may help you calm down w/o having to leave-deep breathing, visualization, counting to 10 w/ controlled breathing, just focus on one thing in the room with tunnel vision, lean in and get closer to conversation

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abida | @abida | Feb 18, 2018

It’s a difficult thing to deal with I too am an introvert and I get an intense feeling of loneliness when I am surrounded by people as for dealing with loud noises I just take out headphones and listen to music soothing one with a book in my hand.One has to devise a plan to somehow to accept our limitations as an individual and also acquire the ever elusive inner peace

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Parus | @parus | Feb 18, 2018
In reply to @abida "It’s a difficult thing to deal with I too am an introvert and I get an..." + (show)
@abida

It’s a difficult thing to deal with I too am an introvert and I get an intense feeling of loneliness when I am surrounded by people as for dealing with loud noises I just take out headphones and listen to music soothing one with a book in my hand.One has to devise a plan to somehow to accept our limitations as an individual and also acquire the ever elusive inner peace

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@abida I am sorry. I can identify.

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Parus | @parus | Feb 18, 2018
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@louferrigno

it's fine to leave but start trying things that may help you calm down w/o having to leave-deep breathing, visualization, counting to 10 w/ controlled breathing, just focus on one thing in the room with tunnel vision, lean in and get closer to conversation

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What works for one may not work for another. This does not mean "another" has failed.

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abida | @abida | Feb 18, 2018
In reply to @louferrigno "it's fine to leave but start trying things that may help you calm down w/o having..." + (show)
@louferrigno

it's fine to leave but start trying things that may help you calm down w/o having to leave-deep breathing, visualization, counting to 10 w/ controlled breathing, just focus on one thing in the room with tunnel vision, lean in and get closer to conversation

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I agree one hundred percent everyone has to keep on trying for a formula which works for them.I for one keep on praying for myself as well all others facing this delimma

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Kami Johnson | @johnsonk | Feb 22, 2018
In reply to @louferrigno "it's fine to leave but start trying things that may help you calm down w/o having..." + (show)
@louferrigno

it's fine to leave but start trying things that may help you calm down w/o having to leave-deep breathing, visualization, counting to 10 w/ controlled breathing, just focus on one thing in the room with tunnel vision, lean in and get closer to conversation

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All good suggestions but leaving the environment is usually my last resort, after all of the aforementioned have failed.

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Kami Johnson | @johnsonk | Feb 22, 2018
In reply to @abida "It’s a difficult thing to deal with I too am an introvert and I get an..." + (show)
@abida

It’s a difficult thing to deal with I too am an introvert and I get an intense feeling of loneliness when I am surrounded by people as for dealing with loud noises I just take out headphones and listen to music soothing one with a book in my hand.One has to devise a plan to somehow to accept our limitations as an individual and also acquire the ever elusive inner peace

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Headphones are a great idea unless the volume has to be turned way up to block out all the noise which in turn gives me a migraine.

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