"Controlled" means having power or authority over something or someone, and being able to direct or manage it according to your will or instructions. Full definition
As for this business of control of self, I consider it just as important, in some ways more so. (si.com)
You can set a desired speed while maintaining a set time interval between you and the car detected ahead — allowing you to enjoy the benefits of cruise control in light traffic conditions. (acura.com)
The latter delusion has kept the masses in control for over 2,000 years. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)