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Simply put,feelingscan be overwhelming.
This is completely normal but can feel alienating.
Perhaps youre feelingangry,fearful, or sad.
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Maybe youre feeling happy and optimistic but arent sure why.
Evenpositive feelingscan be confusing and lead to concern that something is too good to be true.
We cant always name why we feel the way we do and that is OK. Click below to listen now.
Good Stress
The idea thatstresscan bring up big feelings for us may not be groundbreaking news.
However, many of us may overlook common sources of stress.
You may be wondering what could even be considered good stressand it’s a great question.
It isnt uncommon for some to downplay their stress when it is tied to something positive.
Speaking to others who relate to the stress success can bring is one way to begin processing your feelings.
Exploring ways tosoothe stresson a daily basis, like a consistentmeditationpractice, can contribute to your overall mental health.
Finally, touching base with alicensed mental health professionalis always a great option.
In psychotherapy, you’re free to process your feelings free of judgment.
It is no secret that financial instability is a major source of stress.
Finally, reach out to your community.
Theres power in communal support.
Relationship Issues
Lets talk about love.
Falling in love and ending a relationship can breed emotional turmoil.
While falling in love is often associated with moments of bliss, it can also bring up unwanted emotions.
Emotions and emotional experiences are different depending on the person and their unique history.
Looking into the nonviolent communication method is a great place to start.
This fatigue and lack of enthusiasm can result in feelings of irritability, sadness, and even fear.
In addition, try identifying the biggest stressors in your life.
Family Turmoil
Family can be one of our earliest sources of challenging feelings.
Beginning to understand your triggers is a great place to start.
Do you get nervous around the holidays?
Is yourbirthday always a hard day?
Begin planning ahead for the times you know you may be especially emotionally activated.
If youve experienced childhood trauma,somatic therapycan be especially helpful.
Sometimes it isnt about your family of origin and instead is about the creation of your own family.
Adjusting to parenthood can be a major trigger of family turmoil.
It truly does take a village to feel fully supported in those early days of parenthood.
Reach out to your community, join asupport group, and seek outprofessional mental health supportif needed.
A Word From Verywell
We dont have to know the cause of every emotion we experience.
If your feelings are becoming too overwhelming, it may be time to seek additional help.
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