That’s Not What You’re Suppose To Feel

I’ve come to realize that we can’t allow anyone to feel what they really feel.  It’s too dangerous.  Whatever the feeling is, it must be changed.

Example #1:

Kathy:  I’m too fat.

Mindy:  No, you’re not.  You’re healthy.  And see those girls over there?  They vomit everything they eat.

But, if the opposite were to occur:

Kathy:  Look at me, I’m sooooooo thin.

Mindy:  You’re not all that.

Example #2:

Janet:  I feel like an idiot.

Chad:  You’re not an idiot.  You’re smarter than all those other people.

But, if the opposite were to occur:

Janet:  I can do this.  I’m smart.

Chad:  I don’t know if you want to try that, you are pretty stupid.

If this trend continues, how anxious would be become?

Example #3:

Bob:  I feel great.  I slept well, I feel energetic, the birds are singing.  Yeah!!!!

Greg:  I bet you have AIDS.

Now Bob is scared.  He schedules and appointment for an HIV test.  The test is two weeks away.  In the meantime to comfort his fear, he takes an anti-depressant and eats his favorite foods for comfort:  fried chicken and chocolate cake.  The night before his doctor’s appointment, he has a heart attack and dies.  He had too much cholesterol in his system from the fried chicken.  His death was a result of not feeling what he was suppose to feel.

We’re obsessed with not feeling what we’re feeling.  If you’re sad, the doctor can prescribe pills to make you happy.  If you’re too happy, the doctor can prescribe pills to mellow you out.  Pills don’t help you deal with what you’re feeling.  Pills cover up emotion.   If you’re mad, feel it.  If you’re happy, feel it.  The only way to move on is to feel it … and to bitch-slap the person who calls you a fat idiot with AIDS.

Example #4:

Irritated Tulsan:  I don’t think I’m going post this blog.  It’s not very good.

Reader:  No, it’s good.  I like it.  It’s funny.