Advice on how to counter/deal with thoughts and the physical response?

I find that every time a thought pops up, I ignore it, let it pass, or think about something else. Yet no matter how much I control my thoughts, there's still this feeling in my chest/body that wants me to reset. And then I think "Why is that feeling there... Oh right because I want to act out."

I know for a fact, every single time, I feel guilty and miserable for resetting and I truly hate the feeling. But in the heat of the moment, my mind doesn't listen and wants me to act out. The physical feeling can sometimes get out of hand, where I can't focus on what I'm doing because it's eating away at my thoughts

Any advice on how to counter this? Taking a walk or anything physical is extremely effective, but I'm looking for something indoors when it's raining or poor weather outside, or when it's really late at night and taking a walk might not be the best idea. I just need something to counter the physical aspect... the body's excitement/reaction to acting out, if that makes sense.

Also, is meditation helpful for the heat of the moment? I was always skeptical because I feel like the last thing I want to do when my body is excited is to be alone, motionless, with my thoughts. Just curious

Thanks to all replies !

 

This is complex.
It could be biological issue, that results in altered brain activity.
It can also be behavioral pattern.

You have to clearly define what triggers the event, if issue is biological it is going to be more consistent, not related as much to what you are doing.
If issue is behavioral - it will happen as results of situations you are in.

Your first step is figuring out the cause.