Author Topic: Why do people act out of emotion?  (Read 1031 times)

It just seems so weird to me, but first off, I always try to brown townyze something first before making any decisions, and I see so many people giving and getting flak from other members because of some action made out of emotion.  At this point, before I continue, I would all readers to realize that I am not trying to single anyone out.  This decision-making and convention method is just so foreign to me.  If this is your method, well, that's your thing; I am not trying to lead you in any direction.

First off, I'd like to say a little bit about myself.  I prefer to answer things logically and calmly and keep my emotions out of situations as much as possible.  I am an emotional person; don't get me wrong.  In my group of friends at school, I am probably the most outspoken person there- not in the obnoxious way, I keep my space.  On this forum, as well as a few real-life examples, however, a short statement made in opposition, usually a simple maxim, is met by anger and frustration.  I wonder how people are provoked by a simple truth or rule when it may be already stated.

A second personal rule to which I adhere is that I hate the action, not the person, if emotion does get involved, that is, if it stands against common knowledge and boundaries.  When I point this out, people sometimes get frustrated with me, not my opposition.  I don't just say "no," I say why not.

Anyone have any thoughts?  Why are heavy evidence and proof met by so much flak directed towards the person that I am, rather than what I say, and often repeat?

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« Last Edit: February 10, 2013, 05:57:47 PM by The Tavros Nitram »

I find that my emotions cause me to act in various ways because I know what happens when my emotions are broken, for example I got really close to this girl recently but bailed because my emotions told me that the last time I had a girlfriend everything broke including my heart real bad.

i've also noticed quite a few people talking sarcastically and then everybody else going "forget you" to them.



Another thing is that I wonder why a bad mood will set people off.  When I'm in a bad mood, I just refuse to talk to people because I know that it will just make things worse, unless I know that they are trying to help.  If I perceive that trying to fix the problem is going to turn ugly, I'll try to prevent that, often by removing myself or the other person from the incoming argument.

I've been on Blockland servers when the host suddenly gets in a bad mood and then starts banning random people for no reason.

1). It doesn't fix anything.
2). It just ruins their fun.
3). It makes everyone feel paranoid.
4). It makes people mad at the raging host because they just banned someone/a friend for no reason.

Another thing is that I wonder why a bad mood will set people off.  When I'm in a bad mood, I just refuse to talk to people because I know that it will just make things worse, unless I know that they are trying to help.  If I perceive that trying to fix the problem is going to turn ugly, I'll try to prevent that, often by removing myself or the other person from the incoming argument.

I've been on Blockland servers when the host suddenly gets in a bad mood and then starts banning random people for no reason.

1). It doesn't fix anything.
2). It just ruins their fun.
3). It makes everyone feel paranoid.
4). It makes people mad at the raging host because they just banned someone/a friend for no reason.
Because people don't feel extended consequences

I have a huge list of friends that live their entire lives by impulsive emotional actions. and the results really show lol

People act out of emotion because it's hard to control strong emotions and they need an outlet because they don't know how to deal with feelings in a constructive way. Usually if I'm at home and I get really angry or sad or something then I just sleep and it helps a lot. Other people may have more extreme reactions.

I have a friend at school who became a bit excited and threw her phone on the ground, shattering the screen.

It's probably her 5th iPhone replacement.  I lost count.

Sometimes people find it hard to control their emotions, for example, I know someone who is Bipolar, and as a result can have massive mood swings. She deals with it pretty well though.

The human mind is impulsive by nature.

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Another thing is that I wonder why a bad mood will set people off.  When I'm in a bad mood, I just refuse to talk to people because I know that it will just make things worse, unless I know that they are trying to help.  If I perceive that trying to fix the problem is going to turn ugly, I'll try to prevent that, often by removing myself or the other person from the incoming argument.

When I attempt to do this there're persistent people who tend to continue bothering me regardless of what I do or say.

Sometimes people find it hard to control their emotions, for example, I know someone who is Bipolar, and as a result can have massive mood swings. She deals with it pretty well though.
[Period joke.]