KEY POINT
- Don’t judge yourself for your emotions. It’s important to remember that there is no right or wrong way to feel. Everyone experiences emotions differently.
- Don’t try to suppress your emotions. When you suppress your emotions, they don’t go away. They just get buried inside of you, and they can come out in unhealthy ways later on.
- Find healthy ways to express your emotions. This might mean talking to a friend, writing in a journal, or exercising.
- Seek professional help if needed. If you’re struggling to deal with your emotions, don’t hesitate to seek professional help. A therapist can help you understand your emotions and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Emotions are a natural aspect of existence. They are there to assist us, not to harm us. However, many of us have been trained to ignore our emotions, particularly the painful ones. We may be told that we shouldn’t feel sad, angry, or scared. We may be told that we need to “be strong” and “not let our emotions get the best of us.”
But the truth is, our emotions are there for a reason. They are signals from our bodies and minds that something is important. They can tell us what we need, what we want, and how we’re feeling.
Ignoring emotions might result in a variety of issues
I used to be someone who avoided my emotions. I didn’t want to be depressed, angry, or afraid. I thought that if I just ignored my feeling, they would go away. But of course, they didn’t. They just got buried inside of me, and they started to come out in unhealthy ways. I became anxious and depressed. I started to have physical health problems. And my relationships started to suffer.
One day, I realized that I couldn’t keep avoiding my emotions. I needed to learn to face them. So I started to do some research on emotions. I read books and articles ( I note resource at the end of this post). I also began to pay attention to my own feelings.
Emotions may be helpful
As I learned more about emotions, I realized that they were there to help.
- Sadness can inspire us to make changes. When we’re feeling sad, we may be more likely to reflect on our lives and make changes that will make us happier.
- Anger may empower us to stand up for ourselves. When we’re feeling angry, we may be more likely to speak up for ourselves and our needs.
- Fear can help us stay safe. When we’re feeling afraid, we may be more likely to avoid dangerous situations.
When I began to understand my feelings, I was able to discover appropriate methods to express them. I talked to my friends and family about how I was feeling. I started keeping a journal and started working out.
Learning to approach my emotions has been a lifelong journey. But it’s been an adventure well worth travelling. I feel better when I learn to accept and manage my emotions.
How to face emotions rather than avoid them?
- The first step is to recognize that emotions are normal. Everyone experiences emotions, both positive and negative. It’s okay to feel sad, angry, or scared. There is no right or wrong way to feel.
- The next step is to label your emotions. When you can name your emotion, you can start to understand it. For example, if you’re feeling angry, you might say to yourself, “I’m feeling angry because I feel like I’m not being heard.”
- Once you’ve named your emotion, you can start to explore it. What is it trying to tell you? What need is it trying to meet? For example, if you’re feeling angry, you might realize that you’re feeling frustrated or scared.
- Once you understand your emotion, you can start to find healthy ways to express it. This might mean talking to a friend, writing in a journal, or exercising. It’s important to find healthy ways to express your emotions so that they don’t build up inside of you.
- Finally, remember that you are not your emotions. You are a complex being with many different emotions. Just because you’re feeling angry doesn’t mean that you are an angry person. Just because you’re feeling sad doesn’t mean that you are a sad person. Your emotions are simply passing states of being.
Remember, emotions are a normal part of life. They’re there to help you, not hurt you. So don’t be afraid to feel your emotions. Embrace them, learn from them, and grow from them.
Conclusion
I hope this blog post has been helpful. If you are struggling with your emotions, please know that you are not alone. There are people who can help you. Please reach out for help if you need it.
Resources:
- Books:
- Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life by Susan David
- The Feeling Good Handbook by David Burns
- The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer
- Articles:
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