00:00A street fight that took place in Barilan in Antipolo City has gone viral and is now being talked about.
00:09In viral videos online, two men were seen punching each other.
00:12One of them was wearing a helmet and punched.
00:15Later, a gunshot was heard from the white man and the driver of the SUV.
00:20The motorcycle rider who was shot died.
00:24Three other people were injured in the shooting, including the suspect.
00:28The suspect ran away from the SUV, but he was caught in the hot pursuit operation by the police.
00:36How can we avoid street fights or road rage that can cause a headache?
00:43That's what we're going to talk about here at UH Clinic.
00:47Joining us this morning is a psychologist, Dr. Zaralyn Bernardo.
00:52Good morning, Doc.
00:53Hi, good morning, Zaralyn.
00:55While we're talking, there's road rage going on right now, right?
00:59So, what is road rage? Please explain.
01:02Actually, road rage is when a motorist is very angry or has an aggressive attitude while driving on the road.
01:13So, road rage is when a motorist has a violent reaction, such as shouting, cursing, or shouting.
01:23There are also violent reactions, such as pain, and in other cases, there are murders.
01:30Yes, that's it.
01:31But what are the possible triggers of road rage incidents, like what happened to Antipolo?
01:37Yes.
01:38What are the triggers?
01:39Actually, there are a lot of triggers.
01:41But some of the ones we can say are, for example, environmental stress, extreme heat, heavy traffic,
01:50there are also emotional stress, such as people passing by, chronic stress, or frustration due to violations of traffic rules.
02:01So, they get frustrated, and that's also an emotional reaction.
02:05So, everything can be a trigger, technically?
02:07Yes.
02:08Aside from this, psychological stress, for example, is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
02:16But from what I've seen, Lynn, I was shocked.
02:21Yes.
02:22It's like they own the road.
02:24There's ego, arrogance.
02:26And now that you mentioned heat, it's possible that the heat of the weather is affected by the heat of the head.
02:31Yes, that's true.
02:33The effect of the weather or the extreme heat of the weather on our emotions is great.
02:39In fact, according to the Temperature Aggression Theory, it is said that the extreme heat of the weather can cause frustration or discomfort.
02:49Because we have psychological arousal, a quick heartbeat, sweating, and it can cause discomfort, which could lead to road rage.
02:58Okay.
02:59But are there signs that we can see?
03:01If you encounter a person on the road, it's possible that there will be road rage.
03:06He's a candidate.
03:07Yes.
03:08What are the signs?
03:09We can detect verbal and non-verbal cues.
03:13For example, the way they move.
03:15When they stare.
03:16For example, they stare intently.
03:18Yes.
03:19Okay?
03:20Aside from this, they experience restlessness.
03:23It's like they can't take it anymore.
03:24Like violent reactions.
03:26When the car is about to go down, the door is already closed.
03:29Or things that can be seen are coming out.
03:33It's painful.
03:34Or the car is about to collapse.
03:35The motorist's partner hit the car.
03:38That's a sign.
03:39Violence.
03:40Yes.
03:41It's a sign that it's possible.
03:43What should the other camp do?
03:45Don't let the car go down.
03:46Yes.
03:47Definitely.
03:48That's one of the safety measures that they should do.
03:51Don't let the car go down if it's not necessary.
03:54Okay?
03:55Or go to a safe place.
03:57Call an authority that can be responsible for the situation.
04:01Or go to My Day.
04:03Oh, my goodness.
04:05Usually, what we can see is the other person's anger.
04:08Yes.
04:09But we don't know what's happening to the other person.
04:11Why is he angry?
04:12That's true.
04:13How about this?
04:14If your partner is in a road rage, can you do something to calm him down?
04:19What can you do?
04:20Yes.
04:21Because I saw him crying.
04:22Yes.
04:23Did you hear him?
04:24Yes.
04:25He's not crying anymore.
04:26But how?
04:27Yes.
04:28First, our tone should be neutral.
04:29The more we shout, the more hysterical we become.
04:32This creates commotion or a strong emotion in the person listening to us.
04:36It's like you're getting angry at him.
04:38Yes.
04:39Even if we stop.
04:40Yes.
04:41Even if we stop.
04:42Second, we can have a physical touch.
04:44Like holding hands or hugging.
04:47Because it gives a different feeling to the person.
04:52It helps him to regulate his emotions.
04:55Hugs can really calm him down, right?
04:57Yes.
04:58Try that first.
04:59Especially if you're with your child.
05:00Yes.
05:01But for our viewers, especially drivers,
05:04is there anything they can do to manage their anger and avoid road rage?
05:10I'm a count to 10.
05:11Yes.
05:12Breathe in, right?
05:13Yes.
05:14Breathe in very deep.
05:15Count to 10.
05:16Actually, you're right.
05:17One of the most effective mindfulness exercises is through breathing exercise.
05:23Usually, we follow the 4-7-8 count because it's a deep breath.
05:28For 4 counts, we'll breathe in very deep.
05:31Inhale.
05:324 counts.
05:337 counts, hold your breath.
05:34And then for 8 counts, we'll release it slowly.
05:37Really?
05:384-7-8.
05:39Breathe in, stop breathing out.
05:40Yes.
05:41And while we're doing 4-7-8 counts,
05:43we're also using our 5 senses to describe the things we see around us.
05:49That way, we're grounding ourselves in the present moment.
05:52Grounding.
05:53Sometimes, you become a commentator while driving, right?
05:55Yes.
05:56It's like you're going out with your mother-in-law.
05:57Yes.
05:58You should be a commentator.
06:00You're talking about yourself.
06:01Yes, I'm talking about myself.
06:02Or you can pray while driving.
06:04That's also possible.
06:05Thank you so much, Saraleen.
06:07Remember, my fellow countrymen, don't let your head get too hot.
06:10Let's all be careful while driving.
06:12Wait!
06:13Wait, wait, wait.
06:15Just wait.
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06:31Let's go.
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