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

Try and relax and think about what is causing your stress. Think about how each thing makes you feel, sometimes being creative like writing or drawing things out can help too.

One way to learn to control your emotions is getting to know them, so why not jot down how you feel through the course of the day, then reflect on your notes

I find it easier to speak to someone trusted about your emotions, an outside perspective always helps in my opinion. Then you can begin to control your emotions.

Emotions can be confusing at times. It can be hard to figure out what is causing you to feel a certain way. However, I find that tracking your emotions can help to manage your reactions. When something happens, identify the event, and recognize your emotional response. Keep a journal, and after a while you may start to see a pattern.

I think in order to control your emotions you would first need to identify them. I personally have found it easier to pin point and understand what I'm exactly feeling just by saying my problems out loud to someone, by writing them down, and by seeking out a therapist. Therapists are particularly great at helping identifying the root of our emotions and how to appropriately label them. It's pretty much their job. Besides listening. The best way to help cope with emotions are to first identify them and figured out what caused them in the first place. Good luck.

try to pinpoint the problem and slowly untangle the web of your emotions. talk about it and it will slowly untangle itself.

Well the question states your problem. You are skipping a step before you complete it. Stop what you are doing, take a step back, and start over. "What emotions am I feeling?" should be your first thought/question. "How can I learn to control them?" is your second question. In order to make progress you have to complete each step in order before continuing onto the next.

Stop and analyze what's going on in your life. What is making you feeling that way and why? Once you've determined the cause of your emotions you have a number of ways to help you understand them. Once you understand you can ask a loved one, use the internet, or check out a book at your local library. All of these are amazing resources for helping one cope with issues! The possibilities are practically endless!

Talking it out is the best way to gain control of emotions while figuring them out, whether it's someone else who identifies them or it's you.

When I need to control my feelings and don't know exactly how or even what they are I always find solace in music and games. It helps me take my mind off of them especially if it's anger related. If that doesn't work, talking to a trusted friend also helps; especially someone who has experienced similar feelings to myself in the past.