Low Frustration Level (LFL): A Disorder of the Mind

I have long suffered from LFL – my little acronym for “Low Frustration Level.” It tends to peak when I am tired or hungry.  I get a little rough with objects – such as my computer mouse or other breakable things that don’t really deserve my abuse. I’ve gotten better.

Sometimes I go into LFL remission. At those times I am patient. I do not flip out when my computer freezes or the Internet goes down or a new plugin messes up wordpress. I do not kick things that I tripped over because I’m so angry that I left them were I would trip over them.

I love LFL remission times. It’s like some peaceful buddha-like being took over my body and mind.

When I have an LFL attack, friends look on with concern (or if they know me well, they roll their eyes). They can’t understand the seemingly out-of-proportion level of exasperation. I tell them, “It’s LFL. I’m working on it”

What’s the treatment? Deep breaths. Perspective. Patience. A sort of philosophical detachment: sometimes stuff just doesn’t go your way.

Or maybe a sandwich and a nap.