+227 YOU control whether you're happy or sad. Only you and no one else, amirite?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Yes, but others can influence how you feel.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Obviously. But never confuse influence and actually make you feel something. A person can always do something to try to influence you to be upset, but he can never make you sad. It is your choice.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

So let me get this right you are saying if someone murdered everyone i loved and took everything i have that i am the one who chooses to be sad?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Yeah. As simple as that. Think about it. There are just causes that lead you to your decision.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

And what about depression? That can be genetic or hormonal and you can't control it.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I doubt hormones can completely seize control of your emotions. It is still choice. And about depression, that term is just a condition. It's a description of an overall trend of a person's mood. A depressed person ain't depressed 24/7, and he is still capable of happiness (source: Google). So I still believe it is their choice.

by Anonymous 13 years ago