Life can be challenging, and there are moments when feelings become too intense to handle easily.
Have I ever felt overwhelmed by my emotions?
Yes, I have felt overwhelmed with my emotions which is normal as we are all humans.
How do I cope with my emotions?
I try as much as possible to acknowledge my emotions whenever I feel overwhelmed, rather than ignoring them.
I also find that talking to someone can be really effective. Be it a family member, close friend or a loved one, sharing what I'm going through with someone helps me a lot. It's true the person might not have a solution but sharing it feels like part of the weight has been lifted, I'll feel much lighter.
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I don't do this often but sometimes it helps. I put my feelings in black and white, writing helps me with my emotions, it's just like having a chat with myself.
Sometimes, when emotions are particularly strong, I take a stroll around. Just taking a stroll through nature really helps me to take my mind off things. It helps to clear my mind and brighten my mood.
I also practice mindfulness and deep breathing exercises. I have seen this coping mechanism several times in movies, I never thought it worked because how will breathing in and out help someone. I then decided to try it out and it worked, but I don't do it alone. Usually after taking deep breath, I then take a stroll, if I don't do it like that, then taking a deep breath feels like a waste of time.