Coming back from being overwhelmed is difficult. We all have emotions and from time to time and we can all be overwhelmed by them.

Oh yes.

It can be incredibly helpful to pause and reflect from a place of non-judgement and empathy for yourself because it’s not useful beating yourself up over it.

Pause and reflection could start by naming the emotion. Apply some “who, what, where, when, why?” questions: 

Emotion questions: Who, what, where, when and why

This process helps with validation and understanding. Emotions are complex and sometimes don't seem rationale.  Being emotionally aware does not mean dwelling on your feelings, discussing them all the time, or even acting on them, but simply acknowledging, accepting, and processing them as they arise. 

 

Feelings that are not expressed or understood can be very destructive over long periods of time. They can lead to stress and anxiety, as well as health problems including heart disease, insomnia, headaches and digestive disorders.

 

Unresolved grief can lead to what is known as complicated grief which is much more painful and difficult to process than the original pain. When we hold back our emotions, they become disassociated from us and out of our control. By bringing them into consciousness, we can identify them and direct our behaviour more effectively and avoiding complications.

3 Steps to name emotions. Notice your body, Notice your mind, Notice the message

Try to deal with each emotion separately.

When your feelings are clear, it’s easier to use the appropriate coping strategies that will diffuse their negative effects.

To be human is to struggle so be kind to yourself!

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