Why is it so important to share your feelings?

Humans are social creatures, bottling them up isn't natural. Your parents, friends and teachers can help :)

Getting those feelings on the table allows us to cool down knowing we don't have these feelings contained, ravaging inside us. Other people then can help you solve those issues.

So others can understand why you are feeling the way you are. And once shared these emotions it feels like your chest is lighter because emotions of anger, sadness, happiness can make a deeper connection along fellow people.

To gain new perspectives on an otherwise misconceived situation, and to let others experiencing the same emotions know that they're not alone (including thyself).

It is important to share feelings because if the feelings are bottled in, they have a tendency to explode in a fast worse fashion. Plus, talking can give rise to solutions that can only make things better.

By sharing your feelings you kind of comfort yourself, you manage to control these feelings and live a happy life, in which you're in charge of. If you're feeling happy- Show it!, if you're sad, also, show it! You can discuss on how are you feeling with your friend or relative and get over whatever you're dealing with together, and not on you're own! It's really important to share your feelings in order to feel better for yourself and also by doing it- the people around you feel comfortable with opening up to you and showing their true selves. " Be completely yourself so everyone else feels safe to be themselves too."

Sharing your feelings shows acceptance and compassion torwards yourself, and allowing your emotions to be there is an importante step in how to manage them. When you suppress your feelings or try to ignore the fact that they are there, you naturally become angry and uncomfortable with yourself. I used to pretend I didn't felt the emptyness and I ignored my depression, trying to avoid my feelings actually made harder for me to understand what I was feeling and to start healing myself.

Feelings are a build up of my thoughts. When these thoughts involve another person I think that to validate and possibly clarify my feelings I need to share it with the person involved. In some cases it can be wise to share your feelings it with a third person before going to the person involved. Especially if I have even the slightest sensation that sharing my feelings could make the other person upset. When ever I know I should share my feelings I need to do it professionally and compassionately. In addition to clarification and validation it also gives a physical effect of relief in my body to share my feelings.

Because you might feel overwhelmed if you save your feelings for yourself. It’s also a great way to have the right people on your side

Although there will be no right or wrong reason, I can give you my perspective! Sharing your feelings with someone who you trust can help you to get a renewed understanding or viewpoint; You might come to some realisations of your own while you express them, or the trusted person might be able to offer their own perspective for you to think about*. Another way that talking about your feelings can help is by allowing people around you to understand how they are impacting on you with their actions, and how they can support and respect you. Of course, there are also plenty of valid reasons to keep your feelings to yourself, for example you may feel it would not be safe or constructive to do so. In those cases, a good Listener or Counsellor is here to let you get things off your chest! :) *Remember though that Listeners, although they are here to help, are not here as counsellors or advisors, and that these services should be given where you can be certain that the person is qualified.)