Heath Hood

English I

1/14/15

Dealing With Extreme Emotion

Ever had a sense of rage at someone that was near impossible to keep calm? Or maybe perhaps a feeling of joy and satisfaction that came from good news that enlightens the day. Everyone has had a red face from anger or have a smile from ear to ear, but how the emotions are controlled is a whole different story. It is important to deal with extreme emotions because one may act as a role model and it will also affect relationships.

When people deal with emotions, it doesn’t only impact them or the person those feelings are toward. For example, while I was at an early age, looking up to my two older brothers, I could easily see their actions dealing extreme emotions and the outcomes that followed. One time, I saw my two older brothers nearly get in a fist fight about who could take the car one night. Shouts yelled such as, “You had it last time!” and “But what I’m doing is more important!” they couldn’t seem to come to an agreement. The result of the outbursts of my two older brothers was neither of them were able to take the car, and neither one benefited out of the situation. Because they acted as role model to me, I was able to learn from mistakes made by them and have less trouble with handling my own emotions toward a friend, parent, or classmate. Younger people are always looking up to older siblings or to anyone older than them. By children watching the emotions being handled, it will educate them on how to deal with extreme emotions based on the outcomes they see. Whether good or bad, lessons are learned and the children watching will be better at dealing with their feelings. In addition, not only being a role model happens between siblings, but it is more likely with parents and their child. Children often times do as they see their parents doing. Also, they concentrate on decisions and actions taken in situations including dealing with strong emotions. Children that look up to their parents will later become similar to them. Thus, with all kinds of people looking for role models, it is important to deal with extreme emotions so the next generation learns how and can live a better life.

Handling extreme emotions is difficult enough, but having someone else involved can be a whole lot trickier. To illustrate, Imagine witnessing a married couple argue or have different opinions on financial reasons, how to raise a child, or making daily decisions. The troubles with agreements between a couple can cause anger and frustration. It is important to deal with the emotions because it could maybe result in a compromise where everyone is satisfied. Along with that, dealing with the emotions will increase communication skills and even trust between the two people. In addition, little arguments could possibly lead to a much more serious topic of domestic violence. Approximately 1.3 million women are physically assaulted by a spouse or boyfriend. The unacceptable statistics show that any anger or any strong emotions were not handled correctly. The importance of this case is that to learn self-control so that no actions influenced by emotions will end in relationship problems, regret, or even prison.

Whether the emotions of severe anger or great happiness comes, the actions made affect not only themselves but everyone around. Acting as a role model or being in a relationship brings more importance of dealing with extreme emotions. Emotions are temporary, but the effects on others last a lifetime.