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Malachi_Rothschild
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14 Nov 2007, 8:33 pm

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I wish there was a way to control my emotions so I could use my insight in those situations. It's as though I have this great talent that only benefits others and never myself.


Have you tried meditation? It's mostly just practicing being aware, practicing observing. With practice that skill becomes better. I've been able to stop meltdowns when I was meditating regularly. I once stopped it before it started, and felt great after.



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14 Nov 2007, 8:55 pm

I've got a few books on mindfulness from when I took a DBT class with my ex, but I never put the effort into it to gain much. That's a good idea though and I might get those books out and start looking into it again.

I'm in one of those "change your life for the better" modes at the moment and I think meditation might help.