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How to talk about your feelings



Some of us are vocal about the way we feel and some of us are the complete opposite.



First and foremost, it is important to note that not everyone can talk about their feelings in an instant. We are all unique individuals with our own way of communication, beliefs, personality, and lifestyle.


What are the reasons we have difficulty sharing our feelings? Here are a few:



Reasons:





-Some people live in fear of rejection, while others are ashamed of themselves.


-When people are forced to speak about their feelings, they may cry out of emotional vulnerability, frustration, or even anger.


-Some people are naturally shy


-Trust issues


-Fear of "saying something wrong" (Disclaimer: You have every right to feel how you do, and if someone gets upset with you because of what you feel, it is best to distance yourself from them.)




Space is important. Do not force your body or your mind to be ready to talk, be sure you have had the time to process.



During your "space-break" you can read, take a walk, or listen to peaceful music to calm your body down.



Once you identified how you felt, (as seen on the "Properly Identifying Your Feelings") be sure that you are comfortable with the person you are talking to, whether it may be a friend, parent/guardian, or a sibling, always be sure that you are comfortable.



Do not minimizie your emotions



If you can, you should refrain from talking about your feelings through the virtual world via text and social media. Stick to talking about them in person.


We want to let the individual know that your feelings have deep meaning, often times we diminish the value in our feelings by adding a random emoji or a funny saying at the end of our sentences.



Where do we start?





Always start on a positive note.



If you begin the sentence with a positive outlook, it allows for growth in the bond. After you have said something positive, be sure to state what happened, and how it made you feel. Let's look at an example together.


You and your friend Bob decided to make plans for this Friday. Bob decided to cancel plans last minute, it made you feel frustrated and upset.


Our sentence structures:


Positive sentence: I always have so much fun when you and I hang out.


State what happened: But when you decide to cancel plans last minute....'


How you feel: It makes me feel frustrated and upset.


The final step is to suggest a possible solution you would like to see in the future to avoid a repeat of this situation.


Solution: If you need to reschedule, I would appreciate it if you could let me know a couple hours beforehand.



We believe in you. Keep going.



You can do anything you put your mind to.



Any questions?



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