Understanding Emotions and Anxiety

Defense mechanisms are unconscious mental strategies we use to protect ourselves from painful emotions or situations.

Denial is a defense mechanism where we refuse to acknowledge or believe something unpleasant is happening.

Projection is a defense mechanism where we attribute our own unacceptable thoughts or feelings onto someone else.

Sublimation is a defense mechanism where we channel our unacceptable emotions or impulses into socially acceptable activities.

Emotional needs are feelings of satisfaction and well-being that are essential for a healthy and fulfilling life.

These are essential things that are required for survival like food, water, and shelter.

These are things that we would like to have but are not necessary for survival, like books or DVDs.

Love and belonging are both fundamental emotional needs, meaning they are essential for a healthy and balanced life.

The need to make a difference in the world can be met in various ways, such as volunteering, helping others, or pursuing our passions.

Meeting our emotional needs in healthy ways means finding fulfilling and positive ways to address them without harming ourselves or others.

Experiencing a wide range of emotions, sometimes changing quickly within a short period.

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, often caused by stress or anticipation of a challenging situation.

Expressing emotions in a way that doesn't harm yourself or others. It's about finding healthy ways to cope, like talking or writing.

The role emotions play in our overall well-being, including how we feel mentally and emotionally, physically, and in our relationships.

A normal response to stress, which can either give us extra energy or hold us back depending on its intensity.

Managing and controlling emotions in a healthy way. It helps us avoid negative consequences and build emotional resilience.

Any feeling that arises in response to an experience, situation, or thought.

A way to express emotions by writing down your thoughts and feelings. It can be a healthy coping mechanism for anxiety or other challenging emotions.

Speaking to a therapist or counselor about your emotions and challenges. This can help to process difficult feelings and find healthy ways to cope.

Sharing your feelings with loved ones or trusted friends, which can provide support and understanding. It can also help to ease anxiety.

Fear can be useful for self-preservation, helping us escape danger. Example: Jumping back to avoid a speeding car.

Fear can become problematic when it prevents us from achieving our goals. Example: Fear of public speaking may hinder career advancement.

Talking about fears with friends and family can help us manage them. Support and understanding can build confidence.

Anger is a natural emotion that can be helpful in certain situations. Example: Fighting back against an attacker.

It's important to express anger in healthy ways that don't harm others. Example: Finding solutions instead of yelling.

When anger arises without a clear reason, relaxation techniques like writing or listening to music can help.

Defense mechanisms are strategies we use to cope with strong emotions, often unconsciously.

Not all defense mechanisms are equally beneficial. Some can be harmful if they prevent us from facing reality.

Defense mechanisms help shift our focus away from difficult emotions, protecting us from discomfort.

Defense mechanisms can have both positive and negative effects depending on their use and context.