I need help - road rage issues

In reply to Japanspec :

Your recognition of the problem and accepting responsibility for it is some of the healthiest stuff I've read in a long time- kudos!

Im not a therapist.  I'm a carpenter, so you really don't want MY advice!  😂

My grandmother used to deal with extreme frustration by yelling something wacko like "OH FIDDLESTICKS!", or "OH PSHAW!".  I thought it was a riot, but it always made everyone laugh, including her.  She seemed to be able to magically shift her anger to laughter in an instant by yelling something nonsensical.

Therapist, music, podcasts, fitness, and fiddlesticks... THAT should do it! 😂

Keep up the good work!
 

In reply to wvumtnbkr :

I usually give a disappointed look and thumbs down 

Wally (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to wvumtnbkr :

I usually give a disappointed look and thumbs down 

Yea, but you don't have the HARD sarcasm then.  And it can escalate things.

Stampie said:

In reply to wvumtnbkr :

I blew a kiss at a guy on 95 once and it really confused him.

I've done this a few times now, and have found there's no better way to escalate a situation. It was fun one time when they laughed. But at least two other times I felt like I was about to get sideswiped. 

Remember, you're not IN traffic, you ARE the traffic.