Being more self-ware of what you are really feeling is spot on. I know I used to get angry but I didn't acknowledge it, and then it got the best of me. Now, if I feel it coming, I see it and let it do its thing with me in control, and it goes away and I can move on with no harm.
Bingo, same with sadness and fear.
Believe it or not, I have almost started to look forward to feeling these things - kind of search for them because I like the learning part.
I seem to manage sadness and fear better than anger however - still room for improvement there.
Me 42, W 39, S8, S6, S2 M 11y, A & ILYBNILWY 11/08 Walking away from a bad situation.