@Sohappy

I think in a general sense, and going by my own personal observations and experience - yes, emotions can be our so-called 'enemies'. That's if we don't have good emotional coping strategies or coping skills (or meds) or are just completely overwhelmed by the emotions to the point of confusion and chaotic thinking. And I'm mainly referring to the emotion of anger where the possibility of doing harm in one form or another is probably the greatest.

But whether we call our emotions the 'enemy', or 'normal', or some other thing, it doesn't matter. It's still the same.

For me and my mental ill-health, it's all about trying to see my emotions for what they are: how they effect my thought processes, my decision making processes etc., actions etc., and then doing as little harm as humanly possible to the self and to others (and in a broader sense, that could include harm to animals and even to the planet) as well - and just taking it from there. Trying to grow as a person.

We will of course, mess up here and there - everyone does - but as they say: it's a 'journey'. 🙂...🤔