You can play with words, for example. Or you can exaggerate. If you're really angry and can imagine giving that anger full vent, sometimes it can put the anger in perspective. Suddenly you see how ludicrous it is. That moment of detachment could make all the difference, said Dr. Kuhn.
Laughter is the shock absorber of life.
Return to summary at the top of this page. Connect with other people. If you can stretch the boundaries around yourself to include other people, that can go a long way toward creating the support systems we all need. In reaching out to others, most people start with family. But spending time with the right friends and colleagues can also help.