The structure of possibility (sop) emotion model allow us to map our conceptual flaws
http://markpneyer.me/2014/10/19/a-model-of-emotion/
emotional intensity corresponds to the magnitude of divergence of conceptual models
considering the possibility that your model is broken is an emotionally difficult thing to do
I have used this theory to help me greatly in my personal life. Whenever I experience intense emotions, I search for the possible outcomes that these emotions map to, and then try to address any flaws in my conceptual model that were highlighted by the emotion.