When you're upset, or having a bad day, or maybe you're just a little too happy lol... what do you do to limit the negative affects of your emotions on yourself and other people?
Also, in the poll, pick what best matches you.
When I'm depressed I go to bed and try to dream it away.
When I'm too happy it passes quickly. I'm never happy for long.
I don’t really have a problem with my emotions...I obviously experience the full spectrum of what life throws at me, from deepest sadness to greatest joy, we all do. I am able to keep more or less on an even keel most of the time though, because both of these extremes are fleeting only. I never dwell on the lows for too long by concentrating on the positives instead, but I do have an optimistic nature which naturally looks on the bright side in most situations. I don’t need to control my highs as they never get so high as to be a problem...euphoria is a fleeting state, not one that is sustainable in most people unless drug induced.
Oh man, I just voted wrong by mistake! With age I’m getting much better at controlled responses, but have less time for jerks out of work,(not that there are many there!).
If there are negative effects likely I’ll remove myself if I don’t think I can deal with them constructively at that time.
If I realise after the fact that I was being a bit too negative e.g. I’m not to proud to tag it myself and apologise.