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Originally Posted by DarknessIsMyFriend
This is more of less what I've done for myself. I have a lot of so called "negative" emotions such as anger, hatred, envy, and resentment as well as a lust for power and control and I have chosen to call them my "dark side" which I regard as a part of me and I embrace that part of me.
People might say that I'm wrong and I need to attend therapy or my "toxic" emotions might consume me or whatever but I disagree. If anything, said emotions have been a valuable asset for me because they have motivated me to do more with my life and have done more to empower me than any so called "positive" emotions ever have.
As long as you don't let your so called "negative" emotions consume you, I don't see a problem with accepting them as part of you. After all, we're all human and emotions such as sadness and anger are just as much a part of the human condition as happiness and love.
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Well said, I guess, as long as your toxic emotions don't harm others.
I personally feel that the anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation are like heavy woolen blankets thrown over my personality. I keep trying to shake them off.
In the past I have accepted a certain melancholia in my personality.
This is really different because these emotions feel like lethal destroyers. I obviously give them a lot of power.
I should probably add that I am someone who is emotion adverse. I don't like emotions...probably because I am a control freak...and emotions are difficult to control.
I truly think accepting them is going to be my key to freedom. I think it may lead to some kind of integration.
Also, I do want to add that my lifestyle is extremely stressed and has been for several years. So at the same time I need to work hard to restore balance and then I think all the puppies will settle down.
I think I am going to start calling my emotions puppies.
