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Originally Posted by learning1
I wonder if there are 'superficial' emotions and emotions that are more authentic. That a certain emotion could be 'learned' response but others come out of nowhere to ambush you. So, I guess the authentic one is the one that cannot be controlled easily.
Makes sense to me. Does that mean if T's teach us how to express strong emotions more respectfully, those emotions start to become more easily controlled and less authentic?? uh, probably not. Hey, I can throw theories around, can't I?  Just because an emotion is controlled shouldn't mean that it's less authentic.
IDK. I suppose I want to learn how to express more emotions anyway... and I want to believe I don't have to express anger in a mean way to do it. My t pointed out to me that "anger pushes people apart" and "sadness draws people together." So I've been thinking being able to show sadness, which seems like hurt or vulnerability, would be better and easier. Anger is probably sadness anyways many times so 'transform' its expression in that manner really would be better I guess.
I guess I'd probably also think someone is more authentic if they can express a wider range of emotions. maybe hmmm, this is interesting.
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It is so confusing. What is real? What is more real? What is valid? Moods come an go. Emotions conflict with each other. Think, "I hate him. No, I love him." Well, which one? Well, both. How can that be? It's that ol' 'bittersweet' meshing. I guess we go back to maybe trusting our bodies. What is our body trying to tell us. Maybe get the analytical mind out of the way.