Emotions and feelings – we all have them, but it’s often hard to describe or even name them. Thanks to the animated film industry, feelings are becoming more in the spotlight, due to movies such as Inside Out, Inside Out 2, Coco, and Encanto. These films have increased awareness of different types of emotions such as sadness, happiness, anger, embarrassment, anxiety, grief, shame, and nervousness. But, there are more words than just this feeling list! Below you will see an emotion word list, as well as two categories—keeping feelings inside and/or acting feelings out—of ways that people respond to their feelings. Check it out below, share, and save a copy for yourself!
Feeling List or Feeling Word List
Feelings List & How The Feelings Show Up – Female outline
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Horrible feelings that won’t go away
You’ve spent time reviewing this list and trying to name your feelings. Research from UCLA’s Dr. Dan Siegle suggests that by naming your experience, you’re able to have a feeling of more control over it—a principle called “Name it to Tame it.” You may have even caught yourself keeping your emotions inside or acting out on your feelings, but you just can’t quite get it.
Therapy is a great option for people in your situation. Therapy can be a short-term approach to learning and implementing strategies to manage your feelings. Reach out today to increase your ability to both name and manage your emotions.
