Scorps and Emotion

I was wondering...how do some of you Scorpions deal with emotions? I have BIG problems with emotions, I always find myself in a state of emotional confusion and the few times I ever experience just one driving feeling I can't seem to express it the "right" way. For example: it always seems like whenever I get mad is the exact time it's not prudent to get mad, or at least to show it. I'm by far not quite as explosive as I used to be before highschool (I'm 17).

You are well on your way to managing your emotions in an appropriate way because you can admit that you have a problem. One tip, count down a response to any situation. This will give you time to think about both sides of any issue and calm down in the process. When you can speak without attacking or becoming defensive then speak. If you can't let the other person exhaust themselves first. You'll not only gain more understanding about what's going on with them, you'll also gain more insight into what motivates your outburst and what triggers them.

I applaud you 17 year old. My husband was 44, a Scorpio, and had/has no clue about how to control his temper. He doesn't think anything is wrong with his behavior. I am so happy to hear you attempting to take responsibility for your own actions. That can be a difficult process. You're on the right track. The process will take time, but meanwhile, confessing that you have a problem is the first step. Good for you!!! Believe it or not, most adult men have not done what you've done. Hang in there and keep working on you.

I am a Scorpio and I know very well about our emotions - especially anger. I don't know whether you are a male or a female but it probably makes a difference in how those emotions are expressed (I cry when I get really angry). I do want to say that you shouldn't think of it as a "problem" as some people, including yourself, have mentioned. It's only a problem if you express it inappropriately. Otherwise, you have gotten some good advice. I'll add that you should embrace your Scorpio traits and enjoy your strengths, and that includes the emotions. Be passionate! Good luck. . .you definitely are on the right track.

Ive read up on the characteristics of my sign and i was almost in tears. Its like feeling sick and not knowing what is wrong with you and then finding out exaaaactly what your disease is! And knowing that other people are going through it too! Ok, I sound like a nut...but when i read it....it was sooooooo ME! Im veery emotional, too observant and way too intuitive for my own good. I get so angry...jealous and am very demanding..especially of men. Im proud of my demand for things i believe i deserve, but i sometimes think its unhealthy. Well....I love my sign..i even have 3 pet scorpions. But we really are a mess. But at least we are a mess together!!!!!!!!

Fear not! It gets even better with age and maturity. The Scorpio emotion gauge seems to be either ground level or in the stars like a swinging pendulum. Way to the right or way to the left, but never in the middle. That's part of our mystique. But it is hard to deal with yourself. My "even keel" came in AA meetings. That's where I learned about living life on life's terms and not taking myself so seriously. There are lots of self help books out. Find one on "letting go" and not trying to control every situation. That's what drives us nuts! Trying to be the writer, producer, director, actor, stunt man and everything else in every show. Very exhausting, very frustrating. Oh, and if you are female and PMS is an issue, try to learn to just shut up until it passes. That's from experience.