How can I deal with feelings I can't find words to express?
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I have found when things are hard to talk about or I feel intimidated by the person I need to talk to writing things down sometimes helps or using an anonymous site like this just to vent and get everything out that's bothering you can really help
Anonymous
January 7th, 2016 11:13am
Keep track of those feeings, see what triggers them. Keeping a diary might help too, you could analyze them.
Anonymous
January 6th, 2016 12:59pm
You should just leave at that. Don't try to describe it.
Thanks for going through the day. Thank you. You are awesome. Don't let the negative feelings put you down.
Just breathe in and out. Maybe talk to me and I might be able to help?
Find another medium to express them. It can be writing a diary, painting your thoughts, or just talking to someone at 7 cups of tea. Sooner of later you will find the way to express yourself through these methods.
The English language has a strangely large lack of words to express certain emotions, which can be very frustrating. It might sound cliche, but making art has often helped me free these emotions, rather than keeping them bottled up inside me. The colors, lines, and spaces can convey a surprising amount of emotions, negative or positive.
I'm musical and artistic person. So maybe drawing can help you visually express it or you can find a song that helps you understand a little bit more
Anonymous
January 2nd, 2016 3:27pm
You can try to express them through art, of any kind: painting, drawing, writing. it can really help!
Sometimes when it is hard to speak, I sit down and write my thoughts on paper. It may be difficult to get them out but once I start writing I notice that I cannot stop. When it is hard to find words for something, try finding a picture or a song you think best represents what you are trying to say and build off of that!
Anonymous
January 2nd, 2016 8:13am
It can be difficult to put emotions into words. Try writing or typing it down. Then you can easily go back to change how you describe your feelings as new words or emotions come to light. Sometimes art is a great way to express yourself as well. Drawing, painting, playing an instrument, and simply engaging in artistic activities can be a great way to express feelings.
Talk to somebody, they will see the situation from the perspective and might help you find the source of your anger.
start a journal to write you feelings down to express them ....................................................................................................................
write what you want on paper or whatever comes to mind ,go back and read it ,see what jumps out ,
then face or deal with it. songs can always make me calm down a bit.
If you can't find the words, maybe try to write what is making you feel this way down and then you might be able from this see the emotion your feeling :)
Take a pen and write down whatever comes to your mind.. And then when you're done.. Read it and you'll know what's up :)
Sketch/Draw, Compose a melody, create a collage or artistic piece, free write for 5 mins and see what words flow out of your mind.
You could express yourself through art that way you can use images to express how you feel instead of using words.
Anonymous
December 24th, 2015 6:25am
Inorder to express feelings that you cant put into words you can do two things. One- You can express your feelings by drawing them. Or two- you can write them down in a story or book.
Anonymous
December 24th, 2015 12:03am
The best way to do this is to find another way to express your feelings, like through music or literature.
When I am overwhelmed with feelings I generally find it helpful to take half an hour out of my day and write down all the words I associate with the feelings I am having and then put these words into a letter to myself or a short story. It helps me to understand better how I am feeling and deal with it.
Anonymous
December 23rd, 2015 11:40am
The best feelings in life doesn't have a word to contain. However, we can express it through our actions.
Well, here in 7 cups there is an Acceptance & Commitment's self help guide that would help you find words to your feelings with exercises and examples... It's very important to know what are you feeling so you can find a way to deal with it ;) good luck
Anonymous
August 15th, 2015 7:46am
I have found it best to find a metaphor to compare it. Most feelings that don't have words can be described as situations.
Anonymous
August 15th, 2015 5:35pm
I think the best way with dealing with feelings you can't find words to express, is finding a positive action that does. For example, uptaking a new hobby that will let you release your emotions. Some things people have previously used are things like punching bags, or doing a sport of a kind to help you release some tension. Focus on yourself, and take pride in what you love doing! Hopefully this made some sense. I wish you the very best of luck
You can always try to express your feeling by drawing. Use colors that you feel blend into the emotions you're feeling.
Being able to find the proper words to what you are feeling can be difficult but not always so. Consider reflecting on your feelings first and go with the basic emotions. Are you happy, sad, angry, disgusted, etc.? Then ask yourself why are you feeling so. Drawing out your emotions through questions will help reveal those that you are having difficulty expressing.
Go for a walk in the park. I am serious, this works wonders. While walking and enjoying nature you will think about your feelings more calmly. You will find words more easily then.
If you can't find words to express try writing them in a song or write a story based on how you feel
Find the triggers to these feelings and go from there. You could try and express it through the arts aswell such as drama,music and art.
I draw, but if your trying to express them to someone: try your best. It doesn't have to be perfect, and if they know how you feel, they'll get it.
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