What Am I Actually Feeling?
A Guide to Emotional Clarity
Emotions can feel tangled or hard to name. This guide gently helps you make sense of them.
Common Emotional States
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Anxiety
Your mind races ahead. Your body feels tense or alert.
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Sadness
Your energy dips. Everything feels heavier.
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Overwhelm
Your system is carrying too much.
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Numbness
Your feelings switch off to protect you.
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Anger or Irritation
Something in your boundaries or values may have been crossed.
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Confusion
Your emotions feel ahead of your thoughts.
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Loneliness
You feel unseen, even if not physically alone.
If You Still Cannot Name the Feeling
Ask:
What is happening in my body
What triggered this moment
What am I wishing someone would say
What do I need right now
