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

If I get stuck on how I am feeling I write down how I am feeling at the time. Happy, sad or angry. I then write down what happened in my day. This way I can try and break down some event that occurred that might have triggered this emotion in myself.

I've always had a way of figuring out what i'm feeling, whether it is anxiety or depression. The biggest fear dwells within the negative self-talk you most likely induced. It is all in your imagination, with Positive Self-Talk and Reinforcement, you can conquer these emotions. You'll be able to cope better and have a greater restraint on your emotions.

i remember feeling so many different ways at once after i had a medical procedure done. i was so confused about how i feel, at one point i didnt even want to label anything. I just wanted it to keep bubbling and festering so i would feel like i am about to burst. Then i was walking and tears began to threaten and i was so horrified because someone was sure to ask what was wrong and i could not share what was wrong. So i held it in and plugged in my earphones, found a quiet space and allowed myself to not just feel but label my emotions as i relived my experience. Then i cried and mourned and spoke to someone i trusted, and i felt alot calmer. Then i had a closure ceremony, where i was brutally honest with myself, and i shared this ceremony with someone i trusted where i felt safe enough to be vulnerable. i cried, screamed, cuddled. A huge weight was lifted because i left everything at that spot. Everyday is better. Now i think about how i feel, what is making me feel this way, what can i do to change it. Always ask myself do i need support with this

Take yoga classes, get in touch with your inner self and find what makes you happy first, then you can put things into perspective. Knowledge is power.

It really depends on your situation. There could be certain things setting off your emotions. Lifestyle choices, food, family, friends, work stress, educational stress, mental health problems; literally anything could set off random emotions. I don't know anything about you or your life but some people have said that to get to the route of the problem and then get help for those problems is to go see a counsellor who may or mat not advise you to go to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. You may want to see your GP first and see what they have to advise you. There's also a self-help guide here that may be of use to you: http://www.7cups.com/help-managing-emotions/ I hope this information is helpful and that you feel better soon.

you need to think about what makes you happy and what makes you sad and remember everything that makes you happy in these situations

When I have trouble understanding what I'm feeling, I try to pay special attention to my thoughts. Are my thoughts positive or are they negative? Once I determine if what I'm feeling is positive or negative, I think about why I may be feeling what I am.

Well, first one must ask what is it that you're going through at the moment and try ti find the reason why you are feeling like that. Then, you will understand better what you are feeling.

The first thing that you need to do is to stop and think. Reflect on your emotional state. If you don't know what you're feeling, you haven't taken the time to think about it. Through careful introspection, you may learn to better recognize when you're emotions are out of control or not.

I find the best way to deal with the issue is to understand that everyone feels out of control to some degree at some point. Our emotions often come in layers like the layers of an onion. You may have to peel a few layers before you reach the heart of the matter. It takes time to gain a deep understanding of your own emotions, but it starts with baby steps. But no one becomes a guru of their own internal workings over night, the best place to start is to practice breathing and relaxation techniques when your emotions start boiling over. This will help you manage your confusing emotions in the heat of the moment. Once you can relax the you will be able to start practicing self-awareness and looking for clues as to why you reacted the way you did. Try asking yourself "What happened right before I felt so angry" or "What was I thinking about when I suddenly started to feel sad?". In time you will see a pattern develop. These can serve as hints to help you gain a better understanding of your emotions. Best Wishes, Starlight