Life is often full of hard, challenging, and painful times—and sometimes, these situations are unavoidable and out of our control. It’s normal to feel anxious when dealing with difficult or stressful situations. Instead of becoming overwhelmed by stress or regret, learning to practice radical acceptance reduces the risk that this pain turns into lasting suffering.1 What … Read more
A guilt trip means causing another person to feel guilt or a sense of responsibility to change their behavior or take a specific action. Because guilt can be such a powerful motivator of human behavior, people can wield it as a tool to change how others think, feel, and behave. Sometimes this might involve leaning … Read more
Keeping our emotions close to our chest can often feel safer, but it isn’t always the healthiest way to move through life. This approach prevents us from discussing our needs (which can turn into a cyclical issue) and prevents us from truly connecting with others. Over the long term, bottling up emotions can even backfire … Read more
The death of one’s mother is one of the hardest things most people will go through in life. Whether you two had a great relationship, a strained relationship, or something in between, this event will likely have a significant impact on your life. In one survey,1 Hasin DS, Grant BF. The national epidemiologic survey on alcohol … Read more
If you’ve ever found yourself in tears when you’re angry, you might wonder, “Why do I cry when I get mad?” While some people shout and scream when they’re angry, some people cry when they’re mad. Depending on the circumstances, this experience can be confusing, embarrassing, and frustrating, so you might wonder why it happens. … Read more
Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911. For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. If you’ve ever thought “I … Read more
Simply put, feelings can be overwhelming. There are times in life when we feel we are in the throes of emotional turmoil but may not fully understand why. This is completely normal but can feel alienating. Perhaps you’re feeling angry, fearful, or sad. Maybe you’re feeling happy and optimistic but aren’t sure why. Even positive feelings can be confusing and lead … Read more
Have you ever had trouble pinpointing the exact feeling you were feeling? It may be easy to say when you feel happy, sad, or angry. However, humans are complicated beings who experience a wide range of emotions. It can be difficult to have complete clarity of all your emotions. One of the signs of emotional intelligence is … Read more
Crying is often associated with emotions like anger, frustration, or sadness. When you think of happiness, you almost certainly don’t think of tears. But have you ever heard of the term ‘happy tears’? You might have even experienced it! Many people cry when happy, joyous, or excited—all positive emotions.1 So, if you typically cry happy tears … Read more
Who Is This Test For? This test is for anyone who is curious about which emotion is more dominant in the way you experience things or express yourself. About This Human Emotion Test This test is designed to help you find out which of the four basic types of human emotions drives you. Although emotions … Read more