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We've all experienced moments when emotions can overwhelm us. We can prevent emotions from dominating our responses by gaining knowledge and insight.
What can we do to manage our emotions?
Emotions can be overwhelming. Whether it’s anger, worry, guilt, or sadness, it’s essential to know that there are methods and tools to deal with them.
Therefore, this article examines emotions, emotion regulation, and beneficial therapies.
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Why is emotion regulation necessary?
Emotion regulation is a key component of psychological well-being. When emotions take over, they can lead to problems such as aggression or depression, which can negatively impact our relationships and quality of life. Working on emotion regulation can help develop strategies for dealing with difficult emotions constructively.
Methods of emotion regulation
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): An evidence-based therapy that helps individuals understand the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. CBT is particularly effective for emotion regulation around anger and anxiety.
- Mindfulness: A method of being present in the moment, which can help you become more aware of your emotions and how you react to them.
- Physical activity: Exercise has been shown to reduce stress and improve mood effectively. Therefore, walking and yoga are often recommended as they can be combined with mindfulness.
- Psychosynthesis Therapy: This involves mapping out your emotions, why they occur, and in which situations they become stronger or weaker. You also receive exercises and psychological tools to help you use the right emotions at the right time.
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Anger: when and how to seek help
Anger can be one of the most challenging emotions to manage. If you notice that your anger is affecting your relationships or your work, it may be time to seek professional help. Therapy for anger can include CBT for rage, where the therapist will help you identify triggers and develop effective coping techniques.
Worry, shame and guilt
In addition to anger, worry, shame, and guilt are other emotions that can be difficult. Therapy for guilt is also available and can be adapted to the individual’s needs.
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- Personalized therapies: Our psychologists, therapists and coaches are experienced in various methods and techniques.
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8 FAQs about Emotions and How to Deal with Them
What is emotion regulation, and why is it important?
Emotion regulation is how we manage and control our emotions in different situations. Good emotion regulation helps us feel better mentally and interact more successfully with others.
How can I manage anger effectively?
A proven method is to take deep breaths and count to ten before reacting. Relaxation techniques or physical activity can also help you reduce anger and tension.
What techniques can I use to regulate my emotions?
Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) are methods used to improve emotion regulation. Each method has benefits and can be adapted to individual needs.
What should I do if I feel shame?
It is essential not to overlook shame. Instead, talk openly about your feelings with a psychologist or therapist to work through them.
Is it normal to have mixed feelings?
Yes, it is entirely normal. Emotions are complex, and it is expected to feel several different things simultaneously. The important thing is to recognize and manage each emotion healthily.
What is low affective tolerance?
Low affective tolerance is an inability to cope with unpleasant emotions or situations. It can lead to avoiding situations or using unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as eating or drinking too much.
How are emotions linked to mental health?
Your emotions are an essential part of your mental health. The inability to regulate emotions can lead to stress, anxiety and depression. Therefore, seeking professional help to understand and manage your emotions is essential.
Where can I seek help for my emotional problems?
If you are experiencing emotional or regulation problems, we recommend contacting a psychologist or therapist.
What are emotions?
Emotions arise within you when you react to something you see or experience. It can be hard to describe an emotion. Some define happiness as ‘bubbling in my body’ or ‘Warm in my chest and just want to laugh’. Some describe anger as ‘I get a headache, it feels like I’m boiling over’ or ‘I feel like shouting nasty things’. Emotions enable you to communicate and understand others. We use different facial expressions and body language to show each other what we think and feel. You also feel emotions when you think about something. Maybe it is because you remember something, or if you will do something soon, or meet someone.
Why is it good to know what emotions you feel?
Emotions guide you to understand yourself. If you have discomfort and fear, you know you should avoid a situation or a person. If you feel joy and excitement, you learn that you want to do more of what makes you happy or meet people who make you feel good. Emotions then enable you to communicate and understand others. We use different facial expressions and body language to show each other what we think and feel. The better you feel and describe your emotions for yourself and others, the easier and smoother your communication will be.
Is it always good to show how you feel?
This is a difficult question to answer. It depends on the environment you are in. To find out, you should contact a coach, therapist or mentor for guidance in your unique situation and environment. By meeting with a professional therapist, you can map out the consequences that may arise in your environment when you show or tell your emotions. Sometimes, it is very good to show emotions, and sometimes, it is better to hide them. You wait to show them until another, more appropriate time.
How therapy can help you manage and regulate your emotions
Feelings such as anger, shame or worry can be difficult to deal with, but you are not alone. Therapy can be an effective way to understand and regulate your emotions. Here is an overview of the typical steps in a therapeutic process for emotional regulation.
- Step 1: Assessment and diagnosis
The first step is to understand the problem. You and your therapist will explore your emotional challenges and determine the best treatment plan. - Step 2: Goal setting
With your therapist, you will set goals you want to achieve. This could be to reduce anger outbursts or to understand the root of your anxiety. - Step 3: Self-awareness and understanding
Therapy can help you better understand your feelings. By talking about your experiences, you can start to see patterns and triggers. - Step 4: Tools and strategies
Your therapist will introduce various tools and techniques to help you manage your emotions effectively. These include breathing techniques, mindfulness, or cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). - Step 5: Practice and implementation
The important thing is to use the new skills actively in your daily life. This requires practice and patience but will get easier over time. - Step 6: Follow-up and Adjustment
After testing the new strategies, you and your therapist will evaluate which ones work best for you and adjust the treatment plan if necessary. - Step 7: Maintenance and Termination
Once you feel more comfortable with your skills and achieve your goals, you can start thinking therapy, end therapy or move to less frequent sessions.
“What do I do now?”
Have you thought about therapy but didn’t know where to start? At Lavendla, we make the hard part easier. Our team of qualified psychologists and therapists is here to help you. Start your journey towards a more emotionally balanced life, today.
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