Feelings & emotions 1

Feelings

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Having and expressing your deeper feelings means being open and honest about your emotions.

It's important to understand and acknowledge how you truly feel, whether it's happiness, sadness, anger, or love.

Expressing your feelings allows for better communication and connection with others, leading to healthier relationships and personal growth.

Having and expressing feelings is crucial for our mental wellness as an individual and as a society.

When we share our deeper feelings with others, it helps us connect and show our vulnerability.

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Feelings might look like:

compasion, empathy, regret, boredom,

hope, disappointment, shame, belonging, love,

contempt, connection, pride, hubris, humility

Emotions might look like:

Shock, Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression,

Guilt, Fear, Acceptance, Normalizing, Hope,

Re-invention, Processing grief, Embracing change

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  • Handouts: Home Improvement: Men in Relationship Jan 2024*

Words that express feelings;

Uneasy: Nervous, tense, anxious, frustrated, insecure, angry, cross, confused, bored, flat, apathetic, weak

Angry: Frustrated, cross, irritated, annoyed, furious, livid, enraged, hurt, inadequate, trapped, tired, scared

Frightened; Uneasy, weak, insecure, inadequate, tense, anxious, nervous, scared, petrified, threatened, trapped, horrified

Happy: Pleased, glad, wonderful, elated, excitement, content, surprised, proud, relieved, satisfied, confident

Negative: Distrustful, jealous, suspicious, scornful, disdain, bitter, stupid, shame, worthless

Positive: Determined, forgiving, hopeful, motivated, inspired, daring, energetic, loving, eager, excited, receptive, happy

Unhappy: Hurt, upset, lonely, guilty, miserable, bereft, despairing, devastated, lost, down, depressed

Confused: Hurt, upset, lonely, inadequate, cross, miserable, shocked, mixed-up, nervous, scared, discontented, foolish

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Feelings are tricky. Scientists try to organize them to help us understand, but emotions have their own rules and don’t follow a clear pattern.

Sometimes, people think certain emotions, like sadness or fear, make someone weak, but that’s not true. All emotions are important and affect us at different times.

Ignoring your feelings doesn’t make them go away—it’s like hiding them under a mask. They might show up as anger or us pretending to be tough.

When emotions are really strong, it can be hard to think clearly or know what to do. But understanding why you feel a certain way can help.

When I faced the reality of my own crisis I found myself going through various emotions

I did not recognize it as separate emotions at that time, just a confusing mess of anger and frustrations.

Now looking back I can definitely recognize and identify some of the stuff I struggled through.

Author's Opinion 1

Exploring Feelings After a Disagreement

When you have a disagreement, it’s important to talk about how you felt, but not why—at least not yet. Take turns sharing your feelings, starting with “I felt...” For example, you could say, “I felt sad” or “I felt angry.”

Don’t blame anyone or talk about what someone else did. Just focus on your own feelings. This helps everyone understand what’s going on inside without making things worse.

Here are some examples of feelings you might name:

Angry, sad, or misunderstood

Hurt, scared, or frustrated

Unloved, criticized, or worried

Lonely, tired, or overwhelmed

Once you name your feelings, you can look deeper to understand why they showed up.

This helps everyone feel heard and can make solving the problem easier!

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Understanding and Talking About Feelings

You Are Not Your Feelings

Feelings are like visitors—they come and go. They’re not who you are, just experiences you feel. Each emotion gives clues about what’s happening, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. If you feel something, name it! Instead of just saying “happy” or “sad,” try to describe it better. Let feelings flow through you, and gently calm yourself instead of pushing them away.

The Power of Words

The words you use shape how you see and feel about the world. The more words you know to describe your feelings, the easier it is to understand them. Tools like a Feeling Wheel can help you find the right words. Listen to how others talk about feelings, read books, and keep growing your emotional vocabulary!

Supporting Others Kindness matters—always show care and compassion.

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Handouts: Home Improvement: Men in Relationship Jan 2024 Addapted from: David D Burns MD 1989

Feelings Word Chart

Depression

Depressed, sad, blue, hurt, down, disappointed, lost, unhappy, despairing, dejected, disheartened, low, miserable

Guilty, ashamed, at fault, bad, responsible

Hopeless, discouraged, pessimistic, desperate, defeated

Inferior, inadequate, useless, worthless, undesirable, flawed, incompetent, second-rate, defective Tired, exhausted, drained, weary, worn out, fatigued, lethargic, sleepy, wiped out

Unmotivated, uninterested, bored, turned off, burdened

Lonely, abandoned, unwanted, alone, isolated, lonesome, friendless

Anxiety

Anxious, worried, apprehensive, panicky, afraid, uptight, fateful, scared, tense, frightened, nervous, terrified, alarmed

Shy, foolish, humiliated, self-conscious, mortified, flustered, embarrassed, awkward, timid

Stressed, overworked, pressured, burned out, strained, tense, besieged, frazzled, overwhelmed

Anger

Angry, mad, resentful, upset, irritated, furious, ticked off, incensed, enraged, irate, annoyed, aggravated

Criticized, picked on, blamed, put down, intimidated, insulted, defensive, judged, condemned

Frustrated, stuck, thwarted, stymied

Jealousy, envious, mistrustful, suspicious, paranoid

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Updated: November 2023

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