How to Deal With Negative Emotions

Types of Negative Emotions – Anger – Anxiety or fear – Apathy – Contempt, hate, or disgust – Jealousy – Insecurity – Regret or guilt – Sadness, grief, or loneliness – Shame

Causes–  Relationship conflict: – Unmet needs:  – Poor coping skills:

Ignoring Emotions Ignoring feelings (like "stuffing your anger") is not the healthiest way to deal with them.

Ruminating on Emotions Rumination involves dwelling on anger, resentment, and other uncomfortable feelings.

Destructive or Risky Behaviors If you don't deal with the emotions you are feeling, they can cause problems with physical and emotional health.

Understand Your Emotions Look within and pinpoint the situations creating stress and negative emotions in your life.

Accept Your Emotions Learning to accept negative emotions is also an effective way of managing these difficult feelings.

– Regular exercise  – Meditation  – Finding opportunities for having fun Can also help to deal with emotions