Emotional Cognition Theory (pt 8A) A New Psychoanalytic Therapy
The Second Book Referenced for 'Emotional Cognition' Therapy:
Yearning for what to say I use the book -- The Stigma of the Mentally Ill: Bob Does Everything Backwards
by Robert N. Franz. Here are the reasons why this book was chosen to influence 'Emotional Cognition Theory':
Through the use of the subsequent four TENETS I will show the two ways I mentally exercised to promote my 'wellness':
(a) First by 'Wording' -- either through forming the words on my lips or by writing them down I did my best to accurately look at either one controlling 'thought', one predominant 'feeling' (or also called an 'emotion' if you will), along with a resulting or (conversely ameliorating) healing 'action' (or also called a 'behavior').
(b) Second, it became necessary to understand that thoughts and feelings can each influence actions; actions and thoughts can each influence feelings, and that feelings and actions can each influence one's thoughts. I had to know the ways in which I could control all of my behaviors, emotions and thinking. I had to own the responsibility for myself.
TENET (#1): We Learn What Scares A Person:
I have written to describe the horror of my aberrant thoughts so that I can be rid of them. I had to find answers when I was a young adult as to why I could not control the terrible psychotic thoughts in my mind. I was tortured not knowing what was happening to me. Because I was so afraid -- I had to do something -- so I wrote the thoughts down for future study. I looked at these thoughts on paper as "outside my brain" and presented to myself these mental twists in my own notes. This is what I put into my book !!
TENET (#2): Put The Writings On Paper -- Organize & Collate:
The thoughts -- paranoid or otherwise -- were now out in front of me on paper -- fearlessly put into view -- as I then could learn why I had them and prevent myself from either adopting a victim's or martyr's role once they would manifest again. By being as open and honest as I could, I was able to 'chase my demons' and confront my 'brain on paper'. Acceptance of my own thoughts became my issue 'de jour'.
It was necessary for me to use humility and see my part. Responsibility became necessary as I considered that developmentally I may have not been ready for certain actions. Still I had to find reasons for my actions. There are always mental causes which precipitate mental twists.
TENET (#3): Collect & Analyze All Thoughts, Feelings and Actions:
Knowing the good, the bad, and the bothersome, which affected and effected my life, I became certain that each one dealt with reasons why I had thoughts and feelings which led to my actions. [Or non-actions as could be traced to past depressions.] I had to ask myself why I was doing the positive and negative things which I did.
I had to see that thoughts, feelings, and actions were all points on the corner of a triangle and each could affect each other. I had to also notice that thoughts were 'contemplative reflections' and that feelings were 'nerve-ending synaptic transmissions' which when collected -- would make up larger 'emotions'. Actions were just that -- 'deeds which were an exertion of energy'. All were intimately related.
Here is an example of such phenomena: When tempted to drink alcohol I will intellectually say "no" to wanting to drink and eventually prevent the feeling of a hangover. Or, I may go physically jogging a couple of miles --[or better yet, walk 5 miles] thereby changing my behavior to the point where I do not need a drink of alcohol. [Alcohol in reality does nothing for thirst -- it just makes the body want more water, not less.] In these two ways I can first seek a feeling by controlling my thoughts or second, I can influence my feeling through the use of my physical behavior -- 'actions'. Either way feelings (or so-called emotions) are changed.
TENET (#4): Recognize That Your Mind Will Disturb You:
As I paraphrase, psychologist Albert Ellis explains in his statement -- "Left to his own devices, man upsets himself in his own mind." It is better to consciously know this and act accordingly -- it is better to fill one's mind with focus & concentration along with sustained activity than to conjure up burdensome thoughts and feelings. "The mind can be the devil's workshop" as the colloquial tale will tell.
In conclusion:
The short form of this essay shows:
(1) That our actions are the key in who we are and what we become. Although our thoughts and feelings lead us to actions -- these mental and emotional entities can be controlled by our brains. No one will ever become a true "mind-reader." Pure thought and feelings are needed, yet, consistent healthy action will usually not lead us astray. "Do the next right thing", as the saying goes !!
(2) Many people assume the worst of what we can be. It is necessary to gain the belief -- and then take actions -- which show that confidence can be gained in a 'higher' order. By changing our actions we can either "pattern" to a better more comfortable state, or by changing our thoughts we may adjust emotionally. In either case we need to know that any variation though simple -- may not be easy. It always takes effort for a human to change -- there always seems to be a threshold energy necessary.
Help from others should be always welcomed. For it is other people which inspire -- and other people who help spur us on. So if you happen to be 'out of sorts' today - then "do something !!" Do something positive and most likely you will feel better !!
Please see essay (8B) where I try to define my mental illness and state what I think can be done to make me better.
Sincerely yours;
Respectfully submitted,
Robert N. Franz
See: amzn.to/1R1Oayq
Or check linkage: amazon.com/author/rf3rd
Yearning for what to say I use the book -- The Stigma of the Mentally Ill: Bob Does Everything Backwards
by Robert N. Franz. Here are the reasons why this book was chosen to influence 'Emotional Cognition Theory':Through the use of the subsequent four TENETS I will show the two ways I mentally exercised to promote my 'wellness':
(a) First by 'Wording' -- either through forming the words on my lips or by writing them down I did my best to accurately look at either one controlling 'thought', one predominant 'feeling' (or also called an 'emotion' if you will), along with a resulting or (conversely ameliorating) healing 'action' (or also called a 'behavior').
(b) Second, it became necessary to understand that thoughts and feelings can each influence actions; actions and thoughts can each influence feelings, and that feelings and actions can each influence one's thoughts. I had to know the ways in which I could control all of my behaviors, emotions and thinking. I had to own the responsibility for myself.
TENET (#1): We Learn What Scares A Person:
I have written to describe the horror of my aberrant thoughts so that I can be rid of them. I had to find answers when I was a young adult as to why I could not control the terrible psychotic thoughts in my mind. I was tortured not knowing what was happening to me. Because I was so afraid -- I had to do something -- so I wrote the thoughts down for future study. I looked at these thoughts on paper as "outside my brain" and presented to myself these mental twists in my own notes. This is what I put into my book !!
TENET (#2): Put The Writings On Paper -- Organize & Collate:
The thoughts -- paranoid or otherwise -- were now out in front of me on paper -- fearlessly put into view -- as I then could learn why I had them and prevent myself from either adopting a victim's or martyr's role once they would manifest again. By being as open and honest as I could, I was able to 'chase my demons' and confront my 'brain on paper'. Acceptance of my own thoughts became my issue 'de jour'.
It was necessary for me to use humility and see my part. Responsibility became necessary as I considered that developmentally I may have not been ready for certain actions. Still I had to find reasons for my actions. There are always mental causes which precipitate mental twists.
TENET (#3): Collect & Analyze All Thoughts, Feelings and Actions:
Knowing the good, the bad, and the bothersome, which affected and effected my life, I became certain that each one dealt with reasons why I had thoughts and feelings which led to my actions. [Or non-actions as could be traced to past depressions.] I had to ask myself why I was doing the positive and negative things which I did.
I had to see that thoughts, feelings, and actions were all points on the corner of a triangle and each could affect each other. I had to also notice that thoughts were 'contemplative reflections' and that feelings were 'nerve-ending synaptic transmissions' which when collected -- would make up larger 'emotions'. Actions were just that -- 'deeds which were an exertion of energy'. All were intimately related.
Here is an example of such phenomena: When tempted to drink alcohol I will intellectually say "no" to wanting to drink and eventually prevent the feeling of a hangover. Or, I may go physically jogging a couple of miles --[or better yet, walk 5 miles] thereby changing my behavior to the point where I do not need a drink of alcohol. [Alcohol in reality does nothing for thirst -- it just makes the body want more water, not less.] In these two ways I can first seek a feeling by controlling my thoughts or second, I can influence my feeling through the use of my physical behavior -- 'actions'. Either way feelings (or so-called emotions) are changed.
TENET (#4): Recognize That Your Mind Will Disturb You:
As I paraphrase, psychologist Albert Ellis explains in his statement -- "Left to his own devices, man upsets himself in his own mind." It is better to consciously know this and act accordingly -- it is better to fill one's mind with focus & concentration along with sustained activity than to conjure up burdensome thoughts and feelings. "The mind can be the devil's workshop" as the colloquial tale will tell.
In conclusion:
The short form of this essay shows:
(1) That our actions are the key in who we are and what we become. Although our thoughts and feelings lead us to actions -- these mental and emotional entities can be controlled by our brains. No one will ever become a true "mind-reader." Pure thought and feelings are needed, yet, consistent healthy action will usually not lead us astray. "Do the next right thing", as the saying goes !!
(2) Many people assume the worst of what we can be. It is necessary to gain the belief -- and then take actions -- which show that confidence can be gained in a 'higher' order. By changing our actions we can either "pattern" to a better more comfortable state, or by changing our thoughts we may adjust emotionally. In either case we need to know that any variation though simple -- may not be easy. It always takes effort for a human to change -- there always seems to be a threshold energy necessary.
Help from others should be always welcomed. For it is other people which inspire -- and other people who help spur us on. So if you happen to be 'out of sorts' today - then "do something !!" Do something positive and most likely you will feel better !!
Please see essay (8B) where I try to define my mental illness and state what I think can be done to make me better.
Sincerely yours;
Respectfully submitted,
Robert N. Franz
See: amzn.to/1R1Oayq
Or check linkage: amazon.com/author/rf3rd
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