What happens when you feel an emotion? A common piece of advice is to “think positive thoughts. But is that enough if you struggle with mental health challenges?
Listen to this episode to learn the difference between controlling and managing emotions. Leanna explores how emotions differ from mental health conditions, while Mike offers advice on how to check in with yourself each day, even during a busy schedule.
You’ll learn:
- What emotional dysregulation can look and feel like [3:28]
- Is it possible to control your feelings? [5:27]
- The difference between an emotion and a mental health condition [11:46]
- How to check in with your emotions and their physical symptoms [13:36]
- Three questions to ask yourself each day [16:00]
- How controlling emotions is different from managing emotions [23:40]
- Managing emotions looks different for everybody [24:20]
Resources mentioned in the episode: National Institutes of Health and Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score
Show notes at: https://bettermental.fm/episodes/control-your-emotions
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