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Originally Posted by Joie
It seems compartmentalizing can help to keep one's sanity. As long as it is not sinful, it might be a good thing. For example, have an old friend in a mental ward in Louisiana. I do pray for her. My elderly mother, son and daughter are far away from me. There are some situations I must compartalize enabling me to focus on daily life and my work.
It takes practice. Men probably compartmentlize better than women?????
http://psp.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/33/2/143 |
I would say this is true in many cases ... not all, of course.
There are many highly-charged women and men ... that have difficulties disassociating their emotions from the task, discussion or interaction at hand ... in a healthy way ... or learning not to allow things to spill over in other areas of their lives as to keep your sanity. Some of it is rooted in egocentrism and poor coping skills, IMO.
Nothing wrong w/ emotions ... they are normal and are what make us humans...
displaying a normal range of emotions is also healthy...
allowing them to get the better of us .... consume or overwhelm us ... by which they obstruct or disrupt our daily lives is what many struggle with ... with high frequency in their everyday interactions or during specific times in our lives.
Hybrid Mode
