Feelings can be overwhelming. They occupy your physique, accelerate your pulse, and obscure your mind. You may cry, be angry or be shy.
In such times, the thought that could come to you is, “I shouldn’t feel like this”, or “why am I like this?”
But here’s the truth: it’s okay to feel. You’re not too much; you’re simply human.
At Therapy With Rose, I assist people to realize that they are not fighting with their emotions, on the contrary, they need to learn how to understand them.
We work together to calm your mind, care for yourself, and find peace, even when emotions are intense.
Understanding Intense Emotions
Intense emotions are powerful emotions that are difficult to manage. They may arise out of tension, anxiety, transition, or even happiness, which may be overwhelming.
However, emotions can strike you more when you are a thinker and a feeler. This does not imply that you are broken; it indicates that you live in this world with a full share.
At Therapy With Rose, I remind clients that emotions are not destructive. They signal what matters and what needs care. It is much easier to listen rather than to judge.
Why Self-Judgment Makes It Harder
When you fight yourself, saying, “I should be stronger; I am too emotional.” This judgment adds more pain on top of what you already feel. It is like attempting to halt waves by hand; the more you pull, the greater the waves will crash.
Feelings aren’t intended to be blocked. They need understanding. When you accept them kindly, they soften and move through you.
How Do You Regulate Intense Emotions Without Judging Yourself?
You don’t need to be perfect to handle your emotions. Just take small, gentle steps.
Step 1: Notice What You Feel
Take a moment of silence and then ask yourself what you feel now. Name it: sad, mad, nervous, lonely, or happy. Labeling emotions will make you know what is going on in there.
Step 2: Accept What You Feel
This is alright to state, I am sad at the moment, and that is alright. Do not reject it or deny it. Emotions are changeable like waves of the sea.
Step 3: Take Slow, Deep Breaths
When you are stressed, you can also relax your body by breathing.
Breathing is done slowly using the nose, wait a couple of seconds and then release the breath slowly using the mouth.
You can also get yourself straight, have your feet on the ground, look at the things surrounding you, or feel something soft. This is a way of waking you up.
Step 4: Be Kind to Yourself
Speak to yourself in the manner that you would talk to a friend. Say, “It’s okay to feel this way. I’m doing my best.”
Self-kindness does not eliminate emotions but makes you feel secure enough to get through them. At Therapy With Rose, I assist clients in self-compassion, a therapeutic procedure.
Step 5: Listen to What Your Feelings Are Saying
Every feeling has a purpose. They are messages from your heart.
- Anger might signal unfairness.
- Fear may mean you want safety.
- Sadness could indicate missing someone or something.
- Guilt might show you care about doing right.
Listening to your emotions makes you learn through them. You don’t need to fix them now; get time to know what they say.
Step 6: Use Grounding Tools
Emotions can pull you away from the present. Grounding brings you back.
The following are grounding methods:
- Name five things that you see.
- Touch something spongy, such as a blanket or a pillow.
- Swallow water and taste it gurgle in your throat.
- Test your feet upon the ground and feel their strength.
Grounding helps you remember that you are safe now, in this place.
Step 7: Don’t Always Try to Be Calm
Some think managing emotions means staying calm all the time. That’s not true. Everyone feels upset sometimes.
Regulating emotions does not entail preventing them but learning to control them. You may weep, stroll, write in a journal or speak with someone you can open up to. They are the healthy expressions of emotions.
At Therapy With Rose, I help people find ways to calm their bodies and care for their minds. Each experience is different, and that’s totally okay.
Step 8: Ask for Support
Sometimes feelings are too large to cope with. When emotions run high, explore therapy. It is a safe place to express feelings and know how to manage them. Asking for help shows you care about yourself.
How Therapy With Rose Can Help
At Therapy With Rose, I provide a safe space for those who feel emotions deeply. I help you understand your feelings without judgment. In a team, we discuss the tools that can assist you in remaining relaxed, clean, and assertive.
During therapy, we take time to understand your feelings. We discuss your thoughts, body signals, and what helps you feel better. You will learn how to cope with emotions, how to cope with them healthily.
My clients experience the feeling of anxiety, sadness, overthinking, or sensitivity. My goal is to help you feel visible, appreciated, and secure as you learn how to deal with your feelings in a friendly manner.
You do not need to transform yourself. You only have to know how to take good care of your heart. After some time, you will realize that your emotions aren’t the problem. They’re a part of you that can help you grow.
A Final Word
Regulating emotions isn’t about perfection. It is about taking care of yourself one emotion at a time. Judging your feelings will stop, and in the process, you leave space to heal.
In case you are frequently overwhelmed, I am available.
At Therapy With Rose, I offer sessions in person and telehealth, helping you feel relaxed and better.
You need time, care, and a safe space to find peace.
Contact me today if you’re set to feel more relaxed about your emotions.
FAQs
What if my feelings feel too big?
That’s when therapy helps. I will show you some methods for relaxing your body and mind to make you feel safe again.
When can one expect to feel better?
Healing is at a different pace for everyone. Some recover faster, while others take longer. It is essential to be kind to oneself.
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