Knowing you’re not okay is one thing, but avoiding those feelings teaches your brain they’re dangerous. When we avoid our feelings, our brain thinks there’s a threat. This habit makes us believe that painful emotions are something to be scared of, setting us up for emotional fragility and pain. It’s like constantly walking on eggshells, afraid of the next emotional blow-up.
Instead, teach your brain that difficult emotions aren’t dangerous by talking about them honestly with yourself and others. This change tells your brain these feelings are manageable, building emotional resilience over time. Sharing how you feel, even if it’s just in a journal or with a trusted friend, starts to break down the fear surrounding those emotions.
So, acknowledge your feelings. Talk about them, write about them. Describe your anger, sadness, or anxiety in simple words. This process helps you understand your emotions better and makes them less intimidating. By doing this, you rewire your brain to handle emotional pain in a healthy way.
Allow yourself to feel and be vulnerable. This sends a powerful message to your brain: that these emotions are a normal part of life and not something to run from. Over time, this approach transforms fear into strength and avoidance into acceptance, leading to a more balanced and resilient emotional life.
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