Friday, March 07, 2008

DABDA!! Emotional Responses

D A B D A:
Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance

The above represents the stages of emotion reactions when people faced with a life-threatening illness or life-changing situation. However, it can be applied in many aspects of your life in many unpleasant situations.

For example,

When Approach called up to scold you for things you had done. Or your boss screwed up your life.

Denial.
You are confused as to why there is such a reaction. You cannot understand what actually is there to be upset about.

Anger.
You get all "TL". Why is it you get wack? So small thing must say til like that meh?

Bargaining.
You suspect yourself and ask yourself if you could have done better. If you had not done what you did what would have happen. If you had done otherwise would it be better.

Depression.
You get upset by the strong language related to you. You get upset and suspect your ability. Demoralised.

Acceptance.
You accepted that you could have done better. You accepted the fact that maybe some people are just easily irritable. You accepted that it is all just part of the job and no one is really against anyone.

This is DABDA. The stages of grief management. The sequence may differ from each person but these are the general emotional reactions.

Have you felt that before? If you have not... May be you have been an A**. Haha!!

Thursday, March 06, 2008

Rain

I love it when it rains. Cool comfort of the rain. Monotonous reiteration of rain hitting the surroundings drugs my soul. The cold winter winds chill my bones; refreshingly good. Melancholy gladness.

Just came back from Phuket. The sun, sand and the beautiful beaches. I love it. The food was fine, the whiskey on rocks were smooth. The massage feels good only if the masseur is good. Long walk to the beach in sorching sun. We had pizza, onion rings, cold beer. Swimming in the short lap pool ain't much of a challenge but was good enough for rest and relax. I got to know Kata beach inside out now. It's like going back home everytime i visit. Shall be planning for a next trip. Hopefully it will be soon.