I should be asleep but can’t due to being in a high adrenaline situation (escalated roadrage, not fighting) couple hours ago. Was my first time in such situation so any tips for dealing with high adrenaline situations afterwards?

      • maxprime@lemmy.mlEnglish
        5·
        2 years ago

        Totally. I recently had to have an IV in me for 6 hours and I have a severe needle phobia that often leads to panic attacks and fainting. This time I played chess puzzles for 6 hours and was totally lost in it.

  • hitwright@lemmy.world
    221·
    2 years ago

    Working out and cardio helps. Quadratic breathing also might help continuing (4 s breathing in, 4 s hold, 4 s breathing out, 4 s hold)

  • PixeIOrange@feddit.de
    10·
    2 years ago

    I had similar situations alot back in my cashier time. I learned that i easily get into hypoglycemia after these. So eating something that fixes the sugar in your blood might help.

  • Curious Canid@lemmy.ca
    9·
    2 years ago

    Once I’ve gotten myself out of the immediate situation I tend to sit down and shake for a while. My system always wants to do that when coming down off an adrenaline surge. After that I think through what happened and come to terms with it as best I can. Finally, I find a friend to talk with, get it out of my system, and move on to other things that are more interesting to talk about. If no one is available, I engage in some activity that I find relaxing (reading, watching a movie, walking in the woods, etc.).

  • Boozilla@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    2 years ago

    Box breathing can help. Inhale slowly for four seconds. Hold for four seconds. Exhale slowly for four seconds. Hold for four seconds. Repeat the cycle a few times.

  • intensely_human@lemm.ee
    5·
    2 years ago

    Two ways to deal with adrenaline: slowing its release and blocking its binding.

    You can block its binding using drugs like propranolol, which is a beta blocker.

    You can slow its release by sitting still, in a comfortable place, breathing in such a way that your exhalation is longer than your inhalation. Ideally, you make the exhalation as long as you possibly can. Keep that up for 10 minutes.

    There are tons of other methods of lowering your physiological arousal:

    • Drink some warm milk
    • Stretch
    • Meditate
    • miz_elektro@lemmy.caEnglish
      2·
      2 years ago

      This might sound weird but a bowl of milk and sliced banana always calms me down and makes me sleepy

  • mineapple@feddit.de
    4·
    2 years ago

    I tend to talk about it with my family or friends. Let the anger out, and feel understood. If its too much anger for just talking, I recommend physical activities, something to get you exhausted.

  • FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    2 years ago

    Adrenaline dumps can be pretty jarring.

    Personally, I have a drink, vape or eat some CBD, take a shower or even a bath afterwards. I’m a fan of epsom salt baths because they seem to help with soreness and some come with nice smells too. Might seem a little girly to some but anybody who judges someone for taking a nice bath is someone who has an opinion I don’t care about lol.

    If you can go for a walk or a bike ride that might help too, but not everything works for everyone: You might need to figure out what works for you. Meditation can help as well, but sometimes you just need some time to process things. Might have some fucky dreams for a bit too.

    P.S. Relying on alcohol is a bad idea and I’m not a role model, probably skip the drink.

  • NumbersCanBeFun@kbin.social
    51·
    2 years ago

    As a veteran not very well honestly. I take deep breaths and let others know it’s not a good time to interact with me. Walks and calming music help and trying to shift my thinking to something positive and not negative.

    This all has moderate success. Realistically I pace around the house with my cane playing out fictional combat scenes in my head about people I’ll never actually fight 🤣

  • fubo@lemmy.world
    41·
    2 years ago

    That situation is over. Whatever they did to you, or threatened to do, or whatever you did to them, or threatened to do, it’s not happening now. You’re in your home and you’re safe. The door is locked. Your music, books, food, whatever, are here. Do other things. You notice that you’re still upset about something that is not actually happening now. It’s actually okay to just distract yourself.

  • LanternEverywhere@kbin.social
    3·
    2 years ago

    Physical exercise. Run, lift weights, whatever. That’s what the adrenaline was designed to make happen, so make it happen and the energy will be exerted appropriately.