Hi All :) .. Do YOU control YOUR EMOTIONS, or do they CONTROL YOU? :D?

Question

Explain your answer.... Use examples if you wish......
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Answer 1

Emotions are self-controlled by a person. It can never be controlled by anyone except you. However your emotions may be calmed down by others but the ultimate control rest on you. Others cannot put on your shoes when emotion is at stake. It is an individual feeling of a person. That's why there are good actors and actresses because of emotional flexibilities. They could easily reflect on their emotions after such script had been handed to them. The director could guide them as to the delivery of their emotions but he is not in control of the feeling.

Answer 2

Both, most of the time I control my emotions:

I meet someone I strongly disagree with about an issue, and this person does all they can to be stubborn and push my buttons.

This a case where I will probably get angry, but most likely will control that anger.

I meet a very sexy woman that appears to be attracted to me.

I again control the lust I am feeling, and start the seduction rituals.

There are times when my emotions take over though.

I am in a bar and a drunk hits the woman I am with, I probably would not be able to control my anger and would most likely hall off and belt the drunk.

I am with a very sexy woman that has an attachment to someone I care about and she has slipped off her cloths and reached into my pants.

As much as I would like to think I would be the consummate friend the lust may make me do what I know would be wrong.

Good night, and good luck.

Answer 3

My emotions are part of me. They are in balance with the rest. Emotions are what make life worth living, more of a reward than anything else if used properly.

But with the good, comes the bad. They're there to make the good only that much better.

While I may cater to them here and there, my logical mind is far more powerful and in complete (or nearly complete) control through discipline. This has lead me to many good things.

Example: If someone makes a mistake and causes trouble in one of my plans... Do I freak out or get angry even in the slightest? No. Why? Because it wont help me at all. It may feel good, but indulging in such emotions will not help the situation. Infact, it will only hurt.

Now if you get into a situation where getting emotional is going to either help or not hurt the situation at all AND feel good, then go for it!

Answer 4

Well now-this is a very good question. I am powerless over my emotions, but by trying to live the way my Creator intended then I am less likely to suffer with resentments, guilt, fear etc. Anger-now there is a monster. If there is some unresolved situation in my life-a resentment say against my boss because he doesn't pay me enough(a hypothetical example?), then I could be driving down the road in my car and thinking of my boss-and take my anger out on some twit who cuts in in front of me. Not road rage exactly but the transference of anger can create unnecessary situations.
So to answer your question. A bit of both.

Answer 5

I am such a control freak, I try to keep my emotions in check which really diminishes my experience of life. Just last night, my cat was sleeping in my lap and suddenly (for no apparent reason) jumped three feet in the air. I screamed (which I NEVER do) and started to cry a bit... when my husband came in to see what happened, I felt ashamed for having such an intense emotion over what was essentially nothing.

Answer 6

I would have to say, they both do. at times the emotions take over. but some emotions, I can control. I think it really depends on what the emotions are. Sorry' but this is the best way I can explain this.


Hey" MJ what are you doing with my mug?

Answer 7

Emotions are a sign that one is interacting with those outside themselves. A good sign that one is still living able to function in society. Do not fear them, they are your contact, life source.

Learn to read them intellectually and let your heart guide you.

For so long, people have distanced themselves. Perhaps out of necessity.

For me, I relish in emotional moments for they provide insight into the next moment.

Roll with it.

Answer 8

Oh, they control me, there's no doubt about it. Like when I get mad, I might do things that I would never otherwise do. One time I swept all the liquor bottles, decanters and glasses off the top of our bar. What a mess! If I had been in control, I would have thought about how awful it was going to be to have to clean up, and would have expressed my anger in some other (less messy) way! :o)
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Answer 9

I controll my emotions i dont let them show but because i always lock up wat hurts me ive caused my self to not be able to feel anything... all i did was smile all the time inside i could be crying feel like im dying but i just smile to hide it... kind of like a mask... ive made the emotion overflow (i dnt know how and i know its crazy ) but now i feel h8red for myself for everything that hurt me so now i break out on those i love... so yes i do to a certain extent but they catch up now and then....

Answer 10

For the most part I acknowledge my feelings and emotions, and then release them.

I still occassionally do react to some.