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There are a lot of mental illnesses that are characterized by intense emotion which then governs behavior, such as in bipolar disorder, major depression, or several personality disorders. But even it it\\u2019s a pattern, and not an actual mental illness, it may mean that you don\\u2019t have the skill to regulate your emotions \\u2013 to have control over them instead of them over you. What does this look like? You get angry at a friend and you text them impulsively about your feelings instead of taking a minute to cool down. You get dumped by someone you\'re dating and you immediately head to the nearest bar or pub to work on getting picked up.

That\\u2019s what we\\u2019re going to focus on today. How do you learn to more self-control emotionally or how to \\u201cself-regulate\\u201d those emotions? \\xa0We\\u2019ll also talk about when intense control over emotions is highly self-protective.

The listener email follows this subject line as well, but is more about the listener\\u2019s recognition and identification with perfectly hidden depression. But they put a bit of a different spin on it \\u2013 and are asking how I might suggest they \\u201cexplain\\u201d PHD to a new therapist.

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Link to sign up for CE training on June 27^th at 9:00 \\u2013 noon CT.

Psychology Today article on self-regulation

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My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression is available\\xa0here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And it\'s available in paperback, eBook or as an audiobook!

And there\'s another way to send me a message! You can record by clicking below and ask your question or make a comment. You\\u2019ll have 90 seconds to do so and that time goes quickly. By recording, you\\u2019re giving SelfWork (and me) permission to use your voice on the podcast. I\\u2019ll look forward to hearing from you!

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