Emotional stability interview with C
· What are your thoughts on emotional health?
C: emotional stability means being at peace. Being able to control your emotions.
· Was it something you could openly speak about during your childhood?
C: No, I wasn't quite sure of what emotional stability was, but I've there was something wrong.
· What were you taught about emotional stability
C: Nothing, it was self taught
· When things begin to test your emotional stability, how do you deal with it?
C: I usually react and think later. As I got older my reactions became more mild. For example as a child I would hurt myself (punch myself, bite myself). Now I might just cry or curse someone out if they bother me depending on how my mood is that day.
· Thoughts on seeking counsel?
C: I've seen a therapist and went to therapy. But didn't think it was effective. E we talked about my childhood a lot which took up a lot of time and I felt we weren't getting anywhere. I think about of that stuff is a beaux and they just want my insurance companies to pay them, which is why they prolong therapy and have you keep coming back.
· Have you sought out professional help? And if so did it help?
C: I have as stated in previous answer and I did not find it helpful. (For reasons listed above). After the death of my father and best friend the year after I found myself crying randomly throughout the day at work or wherever I was (usually in public) and it started to affect my work days. So I asked my Dr. To put me on medication which I feel had helped. It's kind of like I'm emotionally constipated. For instance, I found out some bad news and it broke my heart that hasn't even recovered from the two deaths I've experienced, but I couldn't cry. I felt it but no tears came out. Weird right?!
· What would you tell a friend who's dealing with emotional issues?
C: I usually tell people if I notice. I have no problem talking to people and listening because I know I can probably relate and I don't want them to get so far gone where they feel worthless or don't wanna live anymore! I
've been diagnosed with depression, which now I look back at my childhood and realize that was my problem this whole time. So the behaviors I've expended in myself I tend to see in people so I'll talk to them about it. Most of the time they don't wanna hear what I have to say because prior don't live reality! I'm usually right more often than not (people hate when I say that) but I don't mean it in an arrogant way! People just prove me right every time they say YOU'RE RIGHT! So I try to help prevent them from going through the motions because most of the time I've experienced that before. I just want the best for the people I love and care about! 😄
·How had being a mom affected your emotional stability?
C: I had my first child at 18 and as a young mom grandmas (my mom and grandma) knew they had all the answers so they usually would have my baby most of the time so it was kind of like I didn't have any responsibility. I was wild and reckless to say the least. I've had my on and off 'down' days which I usually would just react however I felt at the moment. (rational or not) because again my baby was usually w my mom or grandma. As my first born got older and started school I had a second child (4 years apart) still a young single mother (22 w two kids) how depressing. So now I have to figure out a plan to take care of them! Decided to go to nursing school which was the most intense stressful thing I've ever experienced at the young age of 22! I think I felt every emotion through the 11 month program! No time to harp on the depression or 'downers' of life bc I HAD to get thru this! Once I completed the program I started working as a nurse so as time goes on I slip into another depression. Almost giving up on God I sat on the couch for about 2/3 days quit my job and everything. Kids had to fend for themselves! I was there physically but mentally, NO! I gave verbal commands but not so much hands on. (cooking)
Looking back in not sure what they are those past 2/3 days but it was something a 5 year old could fix for her and her brother!
As time goes on I have my last child and as I grew I've learned soooooo much about life ppl etc. I can finally say after 28 I was finding myself! Never understood what it meant, but with prayer and faith I was able to get a VERY CLEAR understanding. So at this point I know enough how important it is to be healthy physically and mentally because I'm all my kids have! If something happen to me then what??
C: emotional stability means being at peace. Being able to control your emotions.
· Was it something you could openly speak about during your childhood?
C: No, I wasn't quite sure of what emotional stability was, but I've there was something wrong.
· What were you taught about emotional stability
C: Nothing, it was self taught
· When things begin to test your emotional stability, how do you deal with it?
C: I usually react and think later. As I got older my reactions became more mild. For example as a child I would hurt myself (punch myself, bite myself). Now I might just cry or curse someone out if they bother me depending on how my mood is that day.
· Thoughts on seeking counsel?
C: I've seen a therapist and went to therapy. But didn't think it was effective. E we talked about my childhood a lot which took up a lot of time and I felt we weren't getting anywhere. I think about of that stuff is a beaux and they just want my insurance companies to pay them, which is why they prolong therapy and have you keep coming back.
· Have you sought out professional help? And if so did it help?
C: I have as stated in previous answer and I did not find it helpful. (For reasons listed above). After the death of my father and best friend the year after I found myself crying randomly throughout the day at work or wherever I was (usually in public) and it started to affect my work days. So I asked my Dr. To put me on medication which I feel had helped. It's kind of like I'm emotionally constipated. For instance, I found out some bad news and it broke my heart that hasn't even recovered from the two deaths I've experienced, but I couldn't cry. I felt it but no tears came out. Weird right?!
· What would you tell a friend who's dealing with emotional issues?
C: I usually tell people if I notice. I have no problem talking to people and listening because I know I can probably relate and I don't want them to get so far gone where they feel worthless or don't wanna live anymore! I
've been diagnosed with depression, which now I look back at my childhood and realize that was my problem this whole time. So the behaviors I've expended in myself I tend to see in people so I'll talk to them about it. Most of the time they don't wanna hear what I have to say because prior don't live reality! I'm usually right more often than not (people hate when I say that) but I don't mean it in an arrogant way! People just prove me right every time they say YOU'RE RIGHT! So I try to help prevent them from going through the motions because most of the time I've experienced that before. I just want the best for the people I love and care about! 😄
·How had being a mom affected your emotional stability?
C: I had my first child at 18 and as a young mom grandmas (my mom and grandma) knew they had all the answers so they usually would have my baby most of the time so it was kind of like I didn't have any responsibility. I was wild and reckless to say the least. I've had my on and off 'down' days which I usually would just react however I felt at the moment. (rational or not) because again my baby was usually w my mom or grandma. As my first born got older and started school I had a second child (4 years apart) still a young single mother (22 w two kids) how depressing. So now I have to figure out a plan to take care of them! Decided to go to nursing school which was the most intense stressful thing I've ever experienced at the young age of 22! I think I felt every emotion through the 11 month program! No time to harp on the depression or 'downers' of life bc I HAD to get thru this! Once I completed the program I started working as a nurse so as time goes on I slip into another depression. Almost giving up on God I sat on the couch for about 2/3 days quit my job and everything. Kids had to fend for themselves! I was there physically but mentally, NO! I gave verbal commands but not so much hands on. (cooking)
Looking back in not sure what they are those past 2/3 days but it was something a 5 year old could fix for her and her brother!
As time goes on I have my last child and as I grew I've learned soooooo much about life ppl etc. I can finally say after 28 I was finding myself! Never understood what it meant, but with prayer and faith I was able to get a VERY CLEAR understanding. So at this point I know enough how important it is to be healthy physically and mentally because I'm all my kids have! If something happen to me then what??
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