keeping calm
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
- tranquilCalm and untroubled
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
centered · breathing · stillness · patience · unruffled · peaceful · zen · meditation · grounded · relaxed · cool-headed · poised · balanced · equanimity · soothing · deep breaths · level-headed · stoic
- fortitudefortitude, mental fortitude, grit, resolve, tenacity
- tolerancetolerance, forbearance, patience, understanding, empathy
emotional state
keeping calmpanicking
Experiencing acute terror
freaking out · flying into a rage · getting worked up · going ballistic · losing one's cool
behavioral response
keeping calmlashing out
Aggressive sudden reaction
overreacting · acting out · making a scene · throwing a tantrum · exploding
mental state
keeping calmlosing one's mind
Becoming mentally unhinged
going crazy · spiraling · unraveling · falling apart · breaking down