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Coping with emotions
Whether you’re feeling angry, sad, frustrated, lonely, or anxious - it’s important to have some healthy ways to cope with these painful emotions.
Learning to cope with painful emotions
Some emotions are easier to deal with than others. When things feel really difficult, it's sometimes hard to cope.
Learning to cope with these emotions in a positive way can help you live a healthier and happier life.
Talking can help!
Express your feelings and thoughts by talking with someone you trust:
Family
Counsellor
Kids Helpline
Let your emotions out physically
Let your body help you express your feelings by:
Going for a walk or run
Squeezing a stress ball
Screaming into a pillow
Singing and dancing
Ripping up a newspaper
Playing a sport
Doing some chores
Crying
Find creative ways to express your emotions
When you can’t find the words, try to express your feelings by:
Drawing, painting or colouring
Writing a story or starting a diary
Making a scrapbook
Playing an instrument
Try some relaxation strategies
Help your mind and body to refocus by trying some:
Deep breathing
Meditation
Mindfulness
Muscle relaxation
Comfort yourself
Try to calm or soothe your emotions by:
Cuddling a pet, pillow or toy
Having a bath or shower
Listening to your favourite music
Pampering yourself
Distract yourself
If your emotions are too strong to express in other ways, try to distract yourself by:
Watching TV or a movie
Looking up funny videos or memes
Doing something you enjoy
Playing a game
Learning something new
Talking or hanging out with friends
There’s always something you can try or somebody you can talk to
While it’s good to work on some things that can help you cope, you don’t have to face this alone.
If you need support to find ways to express your emotions in a positive way, call us, start a WebChat or send an email today.
If you need more information for other digital services and resources, check out Head to Health.
This content was last reviewed 14/02/2018
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