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harbinger  #304686  Sun, 17 Dec 06 05:01 AM

Hi

Can you please help to explain meaning of below sentences.

1) When I learned this basic technique, I found I had far more control over my moods.

> Does it mean now I no longer able to control my moods...? since the use of "had" which past, and it seems to implies that presently the ability to control my moods is unknown..

2) When I learned this basic technique, I found I have far more control over my moods.

> This implies till now I am able to control my moods.

Thank you.

  
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Marius Hancu  #304691  Sun, 17 Dec 06 06:16 AM
That you probably need to write is:

Since I learned this basic technique, I've found I have far more control over my moods.

You learned that in the past, and since then you're better in that respect.

  
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