Can you better deal with a situation if you try to have a detached attitude, or do you need to be emotionally involved?
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2007-08-02 10:38:07 · 11 answers · asked by Kimberly 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
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2007-08-02 10:44:18 · update #1
It depends on what the situation is. Sometimes you have to have a detached attitude, for example if there is a crisis, if there are other people who would be adversely affected by you showing emotion, if there is action to be taken immediately. Then there is no room for emotional involvement. We have a 'professional' front and a personal one. The responses are, hopefully, different. Although in really stressful jobs at debriefing it is dealt with by a seemly inappropriate dark humour. It is acknowledged and promoted in such professions.
However, if it is a personal situation, then you can be as emotionally involved as you wish to be. People have different tolerance levels for similar things. What you have to be careful of is withholding emotions too many times, so that you start to repress all emotions. That never helps. Cry when you want to cry, laugh when you feel like it, feel sad, happy, dippy, low whatever. Emotions are part of life, accept them and deal with them to remain healthy. Who wouldn't want to experience a whole range of emotions. Better to be alive than living dead.
2007-08-07 17:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Deateched attitude
There are many ways that people may try to regulate their emotions. Like the times when we keep a stiff upper lip, or when we try to view a situation with a detached interest, even looking at a potentially emotional situation as a challenge rather than a threat.
DEAL WITH STRONG NEGATIVE EMOTIONS
Circle what you will do if you or the other becomes upset:
● Take a break.
Pause. Stay silent for a moment.
Break for coffee.
● Get some distance.
Count to ten.
Take a few deep breaths.
Ask yourself: How important is this issue to me?
Visualize a relaxing place.
Let upsetting comments fly by and hit the wall behind you.
Call to mind a good walk-away alternative.
● Change the environment.
Adopt a relaxed position.
Open the window.
Suggest continuing over lunch.
● Think about what triggered your emotions and theirs.
Feeling unappreciated?
Disaffiliated?
Impinged in autonomy?
Belittled in status?
Unfulfilled by your role?
● Other?
http://www.beyond-reason.net/tools/index.html
2007-08-06 00:25:04 · answer #2 · answered by S c a l p e r 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not having a deep wonder about the situation could mean the will is giving memory priority. Giving over completely to the now is wonder. It's detached from the past, as if there is no past, childlike.
The emotion of wonder isn't an "attitude".
2007-08-02 14:48:45 · answer #3 · answered by Baron VonHiggins 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like nursing..... I have compassion for those involved in the situation, but I detach myself in order to think clearly, make sound judgements, and in the end to deal with whatever outcome may come to be. If I let my emotions get involved, I don't handle the situation as well. I'd imagine this would carry over to other facets of life as well...
2007-08-02 17:07:05 · answer #4 · answered by Keepin_it_Real 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
always. in fact, i am so detached, that i feel like a failure when i allow my emotions to come storming into a situation and make it all drift around in a pool of tears. The best of all is, two of my ex-boyfriends, from long relationships, called me a "ICE QUEEN" near the end.... they didn't even know of each other... that made me think.... made me think that i should either change my detached attitude or..wait for the ice king.
2007-08-07 02:13:32 · answer #5 · answered by Artist 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would yell louder. When I go to the park I tell everyone to not call me. If they must talk to me they can text me or wait until after the game. That guy should know how intense games can get, especially games at Yankee Stadium when the bases are full. In a public place there is not reason for someone to get mad about noise. If one does not like others being noisy then I think they should just leave the phone at home. It would be like going to an amusement park and telling kids not to be loud.
2016-04-01 12:43:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the situation. It's one reason they don't let doctors operate on their loved ones, it's too personal and stressful. But, in other situations, like making a beer run, you have an emotional involvement in it, you are going to make sure you get the right brand, the right amount and ensure the born on date ensures freshness.
2007-08-09 10:51:06 · answer #7 · answered by sudsbud9er 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to let your emotions out. if you keep them all tucked away inside, they're gunna build up, and depending on your situation, you could have an emotional break down. a detached attitude is only running away. it'll eventually catch up to you.
you have a nice day too!
2007-08-02 10:42:12 · answer #8 · answered by just me 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I suppose if you have been through a similar situation yourself you could deal with it better than someone who hasn't, but only if you remind yourself that it is different, and don't let your emotions take over. Be strong.
2007-08-07 04:59:35 · answer #9 · answered by Vixen23 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
start with the heart- it usually tells you when something's not right. but don't let your emotions rule, 'cause sometimes they'll lead you right into the flames.
then use your head. clear thinking is the way to solve your problems.
2007-08-02 10:48:08 · answer #10 · answered by wanabbetter 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋