How do you adjust mood fluctuations?

Futuretrophyhusb · 2016-02-28T01:43:30+00:00

Stoicism--there's some good how to guides written the main sub about controlling your emotions. Search for those.

Josewasframed · 2016-02-28T01:55:58+00:00

I'd have to find the great post that I read on trp but it said something that I think will answer your question.

It said (and I'm paraphrasing here) something like "Before swallowing the red pill, it's like you can only see visible light. Your view of the world is very average and mainstream and does not really feel alive. But after swallowing the red pill, it's like you can see all levels of light, visible and invisible spectrums. After swallowing the red pill, it's like you can see infrared, gamma waves, radio waves, xrays, etc. Your world will instantly become broader and you will see bigger pictures. Your highs will be higher, and your lows will be lower, but damnit, you'll feel alive.".

Once again I really paraphrased there and that wasn't verbatim, but that's what TRP lifestyle feels like. In other words, embrace the fact that you feel really really really damn good sometimes, and then other times you feel really really really shitty or low. It's better than having a plain vanilla lifestyle where you don't get too sad sometimes but you also don't get too happy either.

TL;DR: OP found out he has passion.

Chilezen · 2016-02-28T05:56:15+00:00

Yes, stoicism is the proper method for controlling your mood in public. However, when on your own, channel that energy into a creative outlet. Paint. Write. Draw. Film. Dance. Build. Create.

In all seriousness, a well rounded man has an artistic side. You can let yourself go in your medium of choice, and this would settle your mind in the real world, in which you remain stoic.

You have the potential for greatness. Don't hide it, learn to channel it into something beautiful.

Title	How do you adjust mood fluctuations?
Author	heretogetbetter
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Date	February 28, 2016 1:30 AM UTC (10 years ago)
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