In fact, allowing yourself to fully experience an uncomfortable emotion is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Its easier to push your feelings aside or pretend they dont exist, rather than work through them.

There are lots of ways to work through tough feelingssome are healthier than others.

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Verywell / Julie Bang

Understanding how to work through emotions and when to shift youremotional stateis key to mental strength.

But, you might control how you respond to those things.

There are many things you could do to take care of yourself when youre dealing with difficult feelings.

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