Walk Away and Take a Break

In the moment, when we feel ourselves getting more and more upset and we're starting to lose control of our behavior, sometimes the best option is to walk away, take a break, and then come back to the situation. 

You might only step a few feat away and ask for a moment so you can use one of your other calming tools like counting or deep breathing. You might need to leave the room and go to a calming room (at school) or your bedroom (at home). 

Depending on the situation you're in, you might have to ask someone for permission before taking a break. For example, in the classroom, we need to ask permission from our teacher before we leave the room.