Really thought provoking article @sharoonyasir. The idea of control that you explore is an interesting one. I think that it can be a tough question when considered in the context of mental health disorders. Definitely for the most part, with most people they are in control of their actions/thoughts even if they deny it, but in the case of people with mental health issues I think the lines blur a little. It depends how bad they are and what psychosis/condition they suffer.
I have believed in the power of deep breath, mindfulness and meditation since quite some time, but it is only the tough times that reaffirm my faith in this power.
I really like what you say here about meditation, and in fact, I think this is one of the best ways to settle emotion down and find a place of understanding where emotions don't rule the roost but we rule our emotions.
Great article. Anything that gets me philosophizing bets the big thumbs up from me :-)