Thursday, December 28, 2006

"Dealing with Anger" Newsletter: Volume I Issue 4

EmoshuNews - Thursday, December 28, 2006

DEALING WITH ANGER
By Daniel Cohen
Webmaster-emoshuns.com

I read that Michael Richards, best known for playing the role of Kramer on the Seinfeld television program, is undergoing psychiatric counseling after a racial outburst at a comedy club. Richards says his outburst was fueled by anger and rage he didn't know he possessed, rather than from racial bigotry. he's quoted as saying, "I’m shattered by it. The way this came through me was like a freight train."

With counseling, Richards wants to learn how to better manage his anger and to gain a level of understanding regarding what prompted his racial outburst.

Earlier this year, when actor Mel Gibson was arrested for drunk driving, he lashed out at arresting officers with a series of hateful remarks he later said did not reflect his true feelings.

When people get angry, they often say things they don't mean. what's more, many people don't know how angry they are until it comes out "like a freight train."

Getting in touch with the depths of one's anger - however built-up and repressed - can help avoid, and deal with, problems in one's life. Frank Mannarino and the EMOSHUNS Team of emotional health care professionals has a proven track record of experience helping people deal with anger, resentment, humiliation, embarrassment, disappointment, and other strong emotions that challenge us to be as healthy and happy as we can be.

In the week prior to the November elections, Senator John Kerry was asked to apologize to American troops for remarks he made during a speech. although he wasn't referring to the troops when he made the remarks others said were offensive, Kerry complied. in our current politically-correct, media-exaggerated world, we often hear people express outrage at remarks considered to be offensive in nature. such 'thin skins' remind me of the childhood adage, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me."

When others make offensive remarks, we often react by getting defensive and, in so doing, say and do things we regret and do not mean. learning how to deal with offensive behavior with honest and appropriate responses, rather than regrettable behavior, enables you to "Feel Better and Take Back Your Life!" Frank Mannarino and the EMOSHUNS Team has a proven track record of experience helping extraordinary and everyday people do just that.

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Sunday, December 17, 2006

"Character of Emotions" Newsletter: Volume I - Issue 3

Hello Everyone and Seasons Greetings,

The holidays can bring many positive feelings. The feeling of Joy, of course, as well as the feelings of warmth, closeness, good cheer,generosity, faith, compassion, hope, and love.

These feelings come because of the nature of what this season represents. The nature of birth, family, sharing, giving, peace, and love.

Savor each as they come and spend as much time with them as you can. Feelings can change quickly and their arrival and departure are most often out of our control. But rest assured, another feeling or set of feelings are standing on line and ready and willing to come into your life.

Such is the character of emotions. They change.

During this time of year other, less positive feelings can arrive as well. The feelings of loneliness, despair, fear, grief, loss, sadness, depression, and anger. These feelings also come because of the nature of what this season represents. The nature of retail sales, financial concerns, the memories of loved ones no longer with us, and the sadness of winter.

But rest assured, another feeling or set of feelings are standing on line and ready and willing to come into your life.

Such is the character of emotions. They change.

Without worry there can be no generosity, without sadness there can be no joy, without anger there can be no peace, and without loss there can be no love. To feel them all is to live.

Happy Holidays,
Frank

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Saturday, December 16, 2006

"Why We Worry" Newsletter: Volume I - Issue 2

I read an extremely informative article on the train this morning (“Why we worry about the things we shouldn’t…and ignore the things we should” - Time, December 4, 2006).

In the article the author, Jeffrey Kluger, makes a number of very interesting observations. One observation in particular struck a chord with me.

To paraphrase:

“Drinking and drugs confer certain benefits because the gratification is immediate and the penalty comes later. With enough time and enough temptation we can talk ourselves into anything ignoring almost any long-term costs. These things can be fun but they can be lethal.”

Lethal! In other words they can kill you. And they do kill. In my personal life I’ve had over 60 friends and acquaintances die directly because of their use of alcohol or drugs, and in my professional life far more. And interestingly, every one of them started using substances innocently. And just as Jeffrey Kluger observes, it was the short-term gratification that created the long-term consequences.

If you find yourself caught up in the short-term gratification of substance use, stop for a minute! Take a hard look at where you could possibly be headed and weigh the risks versus the rewards. Long-term drug and alcohol use can affect your career, your education, your finances, and your friendships. It can lead to a loss of your freedom, your family and affect your physical health. Ultimately it will affect your emotional health and eventually it could kill you.

All this for a buzz? Somehow I don’t think the benefits outweigh the consequences. Do you?

If you’re not sure if you or a loved one may be headed for trouble, contact us. We love to help.

Until next time,

Frank


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