Capricorns and Intense Emotions

How do you handle your intense emotions? How do you handle the intense emotions of others? I've worked really hard at not exposing people to the intensity of my emotions. I hate feeling out of control. Romantic relationships bring out the strongest feelings.

I take a walk outside and pray. I almost had a moment yesterday where I felt like a ticking time bomb, but after I got fresh air, thanked GOD for all that he's provided for me, and let the breeze hit my skin I felt much better.

How do you handle your intense emotions?
- Usually I deal with them internally. I'll run over in my mind whatever triggered my emotion and that helps me feel better. Other methods I use are writing things down or taking a nap to calm down.

How do you handle the intense emotions of others?
- It depends. If I'm the one who upset them then I'll try to make them feel better or at least not upset them any further. But if I think the person's intense emotions are just the person overreacting, or I don't think the emotions are even justified, then I usually don't react at all (e.g. I'll just stare at them blankly or stay quiet hoping they'll stop).

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How do you handle your intense emotions?
- Usually I deal with them internally. I'll run over in my mind whatever triggered my emotion and that helps me feel better. Other methods I use are writing things down or taking a nap to calm down.

How do you handle the intense emotions of others?
- It depends. If I'm the one who upset them then I'll try to make them feel better or at least not upset them any further. But if I think the person's intense emotions are just the person overreacting, or I don't think the emotions are even justified, then I usually don't react at all (e.g. I'll just stare at them blankly or stay quiet hoping they'll stop).

I use writing also. It doesn't always calm me down, but it helps me figure out my thought process and why I'm having such a powerful feeling. Baths and a nap. That is calming. Time. Time away from the problem, that's helpful.

Prayer. Helpful. Sometimes, it is difficult to get to a prayerful place. I find nature and my fish tank very soothing 🙂

Posted by Chance11
good point starlover..gratitude for what you have rather than disdain for what you don't is a great perspective to have.

for me, i don't react right away unless it's absolutely called for..i give it a some time to sink in and try to account for the heat of the moment.

as for handling the intense emotions of others? i don't give into it. just remain calm and try to be understanding. your demeanor will affect theirs.

"...don't give into it. just remain calm and try to be understanding. your demeanor will affect theirs."
Good point. Working on that. Working on not reacting to the intense emotions of others.

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Posted by lnana04
I take a walk outside and pray. I almost had a moment yesterday where I felt like a ticking time bomb, but after I got fresh air, thanked GOD for all that he's provided for me, and let the breeze hit my skin I felt much better.

Aww,,thats awesome. I am about ready to read the book called the magic about living a life of gratitude. Going to try to change,my thought process.

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Oh it is such a wonderful book honey, am happy you're gonna read it, you won't regret it, it's worth the try!

I have this book somewhere...it's an excellent reminder.

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I have this book somewhere...it's an excellent reminder.

Yes I agree! 🙂

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Posted by lnana04
I take a walk outside and pray. I almost had a moment yesterday where I felt like a ticking time bomb, but after I got fresh air, thanked GOD for all that he's provided for me, and let the breeze hit my skin I felt much better.

Aww,,thats awesome. I am about ready to read the book called the magic about living a life of gratitude. Going to try to change,my thought process.

Oh it is such a wonderful book honey, am happy you're gonna read it, you won't regret it, it's worth the try!

Im really excited. It was recommended by a phsycic and i watched a youtube,vid on it. Im super stoked. I think it will change my life 🙂 have you implemented the theory?

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A happy yes! Hope it will make wonders on you too 🙂

DO WE HAVE ANY I THINK NOT

I try to hide them because it makes me feel weak, also. The emotions I have the hardest time with are hurt and anger. The hurt is hardest to hide and that embarrasses me when I allow someone to see they hurt me because I think of it as a weakness. The anger is harder to control (plus I'm a red head and you know that stereotype! lol!). The anger can be heated or really cold. It takes a lot to get me there, but once I'm to that point it's vicious and I wouldn't want to be on the other end of it, some very hurtful things can come out.

As far as other's emotions, well, I'd prefer they kept them to themselves. If they are hurting, I'll just hug them and listen, but I very seldom know what to say. If they have asked my advice and didn't follow it and now they are hurt and in pain, I just want tell them to suck it up that they knew better - but I can't say that, it's just mean and uncaring. Other people's anger, well, I hear ya and I can deal with that a lot better, unless its directed at me then I try to fix it.

What I really can't stand is someone who just wants to wallow in their pain on an on-going basis. It's okay for a short time, but come on, do something about it, pick yourself up and move on. I don't understand those that can't do that.

Posted by Sangfroid
I have them but I'm not sharing. Get your own!

That's a very good point, and it makes me smile 🙂

I used to try to hide them from others and even myself, but as I got to know that it's just part of my make up as a cap. I try to look at them as a tool and to feel them with the understanding that they are a sign of intense aliveness. I now deal with them a lot better because they seem more transient. I think with caps it's always about the outcome and so if you look at your feeling and withhold the outcome depending on the feelings themselves, they can turn into a learning tool. Also always trying to take responsibility for every feeling isn't helpful for me so I don't try to fix them, just feel them. I would tell myself this always happen so just feel this while doing what you need to do. It's almost like stumping you toe, the pain has to take it's course.