Emotions
Here are a few common patterns I’ve observed that people use to “deal with” difficult emotions. I’ve personally noticed that these techniques apply to many of patients, although there are of course other strategies.
Anger:
Expressing anger can make us feel powerful when we’re feeling weak. If a friend makes a joke at our expense, instead of just saying the joke was hurtful, we might act aggressive to try to regain power in the relationship.
• Gloominess:
Being consistently unable to deal with sadness or pain can lead to depression. It’s okay to be sad, but it’s a problem if we hate ourselves for feeling that way.
• Nervousness:
Avoiding difficult emotions can result from anxiety. We often try to control things in our environment to relieve our anxiety, rather than dealing with the feelings directly.
Honour Your Feelings
To start getting in touch with your emotions, here are a few simple strategies:
1. Stop:
Not everyone needs a full psychoanalysis session to deal with his/her feelings. When difficult emotions take place. get in the habit of taking a jiffy to pause and deem how you’re feeling. Notice physical vibrations too:
Hey!Is your throat unyielding?
Hey!Is your heart beating fast?
Hey!Is your stomach in knots?
Just recognizing these vibrations is an important step.
2. Respire:
focal point on the natural ebb and flood of your breath. It can help us feel calm and keep us from feat trapped up in our judgment.
Reproduce:
Don’t defy the way you’re feeling. as a substitute, think about why you terrified, anxious, or upset. These are natural emotions, but learning what triggers these feelings can help you can handle them more effectively the next time they arise.
