Why do I dismiss my own feelings?

Why do people invalidate? Emotional invalidation often happens when you’re expressing your feelings or talking about an experience. People often invalidate someone because they’re unable to process that person’s emotions. They might be preoccupied with their own problems or not know how to respond in the moment.

How do I get out of my feelings?

Here are some pointers to get you started.

1. Take a look at the impact of your emotions. Intense emotions aren’t all bad.
2. Aim for regulation, not repression.
3. Identify what you’re feeling.
4. Accept your emotions — all of them.
5. Keep a mood journal.
6. Take a deep breath.
7. Know when to express yourself.
8. Give yourself some space.

How do I stop myself from holding my feelings?

Things you can try right now

1. Check in. Ask yourself how you feel right now.
2. Use “I” statements. Practice expressing your feelings with phrases like “I feel confused.
3. Focus on the positive. It might seem easier to name and embrace positive emotions at first, and that’s OK.
4. Let go of judgement.
5. Make it a habit.

How do I know if I’m suppressing emotions?

How do I know if I have repressed emotions?

• regularly feel numb or blank.
• feel nervous, low, or stressed a lot of the time, even if you aren’t sure why.
• have a tendency to forget things.
• experience unease or discomfort when other people tell you about their feelings.

What happens if I bottle up my emotions?

“Suppressing your emotions, whether it’s anger, sadness, grief or frustration, can lead to physical stress on your body. The effect is the same, even if the core emotion differs,” says provisional clinical psychologist Victoria Tarratt. “We know that it can affect blood pressure, memory and self-esteem.”