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How can I learn to control my emotions when I don't even know what they are?

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Anonymous on Jul 2, 2015
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Try keeping a journal. You can look back through what you have written and try to figure out what is going on. Do you cry and you think it is for no reason? What was happening when you started to cry? If you try to track your thought and feelings you can better understand what is happening to you.
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Anonymous on Jul 3, 2015
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The first step is to identify what exactly is it that you are feeling. Make sure that not knowing your emotions doesn't make you do something irrational. Silence is always the better option when in doubt. Take some time out, introspect into what exactly is going on and how you feel about it. Only then will you be able to manage your emotions.
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braveTalker56 on Jul 3, 2015
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By Taking charge of your breathing. When your body experiences intense emotions, you may enter the body’s “fight or flight” mode. This response activates your sympathetic nervous system by sending adrenaline and other chemicals racing through your body, raising your heart rate, making your breathing shallower, and causing your muscles to feel tight and tense. Breathing deeply and evenly will help you feel calmer and will provide much-needed oxygen to your body, helping you relax. Place one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen below your rib cage. Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose for a count of 4. Feel your lungs and abdomen expand as you fill them with air. Hold the breath for 1 or 2 seconds, then slowly release the breath through your mouth. Aim for 6-10 deep breaths per minute If you can’t inhale for a full 4-count, don’t worry. Just try to make your breaths as deep and even as you can. You can improve your deep breathing with regular practice.
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Ieatkrogans on Jul 3, 2015
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Emotions are going to prevail anything you try to tell yourself. It's in the way you act on them. Your actions speak truer than words to explain how you feel.
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Sara5 on Jul 4, 2015
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Reading about emotions.Talking with friends and family.Meeting psychologist.Chatting with people seeking help
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Bethywethy93 on Jul 4, 2015
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I did everything i could to try figure out what my emotions are and how i can help to calm those emotions down,maybe meditation and being more aware when you are doing certain things and see if they are triggered my anything you are doing...i hope this helps
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aShhhley on Jul 4, 2015
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I know it's easier said than done, but it's often best to find what the emotion are before trying to control them. What triggers them? What eases them? What emotion is it closest to? Learn to take a deep breath and think about what caused this emotional response before reacting to it.
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Anonymous on Jul 4, 2015
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well start with that then. you dont know how to control them cause you dont know what they are so start with that, try and understand what they are one by one and only then you can learn to control them and live wiht them
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Br33zyS3tz on Jul 4, 2015
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When emotions are running wild, it is important to breathe and relax; to not let such emotions control your behavior. It is hard to gain control of things you may or may not understand fully, therefore, just practice keeping a positive and optimistic perspective. You must overcome feelings of doubt, anxiety, fear, frustration, discomfort, unhappiness, confusion, unknowingness, etc. in an effort to remain sane and peaceful. Take a step back, acknowledge that you are experiencing some tough, weird, sometimes tumultuous times and keep hold of your pride and determination, your desire to be in control; do not fall victim to troubled emotions. Breathe, meditate, read, listen to music, relax, suntan, talk to friends and family; do not ever allow yourself to suffer alone, there are always ears and hearts that will be available to listen and console. Have faith and stay calm.
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Anonymous on Jul 5, 2015
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I can take some time, perhaps a minute or two, to sit down and reflect on what had caused these emotions. This helps me to properly evaluate on what to do later, despite not being able to identify how I'm feeling.
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