Don’t suppress the emotions: the body pays for it. An emotion that is not processed or expressed ultimately manifests itself physically. It doesn’t disappear but turns into something else.
Often a suppressed negative emotion becomes a symptom or digestive disorder, insomnia, hormonal changes, skin problems or difficulty concentrating. Suppressed negative emotions do not fade: transformed.
It is an experiential experience. The basic emotions are fear, anger, joy, sadness, disgust and surprise..
For now I want to focus on these negative emotions This should not be suppressed: fear, anger – which includes anger and anger – and sadness.
He fear When sustained over a long period of time, it increases levels of adrenaline, a hormone directly related to stress. The Anger and anger They activate the neuroautonomic system, the sympathetic nervous system, which constantly prepares us for fight or flight.
The sadnessIn turn, it drains us of energy and lowers our mood. You don’t have to suppress these emotions, but rather learn to express them..
What remains inside must be processed, because if not, it becomes something else.
The first step is to identify and name it.. When you give it a name, the emotion takes shape. There is a sentence that sums it up: “When you put it into words, you make it yours.”. Often you experience negative emotionality and don’t know what it’s about. Therefore, it is important to label it: fear, frustration, anger, rage, sadness. Give it a name.
The second step is to take a deep breath using abdominal breathing. This stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system and helps you relax.
The third step is to take paper and pencil and write down what you feel. Writing it down gives it form and makes it easier to process. Then it is important to talk to someone in this inner circle who you trust and who is close to you.
Extroverted emotions don’t mean exploding or losing control, but rather using these tools to communicate what you’re feeling. In addition to talking to a friend or trusted person, Physical activity is essential: if you feel negative, go for a walk.
This depletes the adrenaline that was generated during the development of that emotion. Don’t be too strong in oppression. Be strong by facing an emotion and communicating it appropriately. This helps with processing..
I always say: We are not rational beings, we are emotional beings who think. Respect the emotions.
*Dr. Daniel López Rosetti is a doctor (MN 62540) at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires (UBA). President of the Stress Section of the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). And he is the author of books such as: “Emotions and Feelings” (ed. Planeta, 2017), “Balance. How we think, how we feel, how we decide. User manual.” (Ed. Planeta, 2019), among others.
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