How to Be Mentally Strong Despite Uncomfortable Emotions: Friday Fix

Tune in to hear a therapist explain why fully experiencing an uncomfortable emotion is a sign of strength.

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Healthy Mind How to Be Mentally Strong When You're Dealing With Uncomfortable Emotions Amy Morin, LCSW Verywell Mind Editor-in-Chief Sometimes people assume that experiencing an uncomfortable emotion, like sadness or anxiety, is a sign of weakness. That's not true. In fact, allowing yourself to fully experience an uncomfortable emotion is a sign of strength, not weakness. It's easier to push your feelings aside or pretend they don't exist, rather than work through them. There are lots of ways to work through tough feelings–some are healthier than others. Understanding how to work through emotions and when to shift your emotional state is key to mental strength. You can't control all the things in your environment that may cause your anxiety to spike or that may cause you to experience sadness. But, you can control how you respond to those things. There are many things you can do to take care of yourself when you're dealing with difficult feelings. Developing a better understanding of yourself and your emotions can allow you to embrace your feelings and shift your emotional state when those feelings are trying to keep you stuck in a place of pain. On today's episode, I share how to stay mentally strong when you're experiencing uncomfortable feelings. I explain how to recognize the difference between thoughts, feelings, and behavior (something people often get confused in my therapy office) and how to manage painful feelings in a healthy way. LISTEN NOW Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts / RSS How do you manage your uncomfortable emotions? Join the discussion on Instagram! EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK The 7 Best Teas for Relaxing, According to a Dietitian READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT What Does It Mean to Be 'Triggered'? READ NOW  › Can Antidepressants Make You Feel Emotionally Numb? READ NOW  › 40 Ways to Manage Uncomfortable Emotions READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2022 Verywellmind.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy