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What are the 5 negative emotions?
Anger, fear, resentment, frustration, and anxiety are negative emotional states that many people experience regularly but try to avoid. And this is understandable—they are designed to make us uncomfortable. And last, a capacity to experience and express unpleasant feelings. Here are the eight feelings I always talk about. Sadness, helplessness, vulnerability, disappointment, shame, anger, embarrassment, and frustration. Journaling forces me to articulate my internal experience. So, it may be the first time I put something sad or intense into words, and that brings up emotions. Often, it’s a relief. Sometimes it’s a realization of how upset I actually am. Writing down one’s thoughts and feelings can be a useful strategy to combat anxiety, reduce stress, and support mental health.
What is the strongest negative emotion?
Anger is the negative emotion that has been shown to have the biggest impact on our health and wellbeing, particularly where this is poorly managed. Toxic emotions such as fear, resentment, guilt, and shame drain your energy, deflate the spirit, and make you feel stuck. Happiness. Of all the different types of emotions, happiness tends to be the one that people strive for the most. Journaling forces me to articulate my internal experience. So, it may be the first time I put something sad or intense into words, and that brings up emotions. Often, it’s a relief. Sometimes it’s a realization of how upset I actually am.