“I feel bad.” “I feel fine.” Most of us reach for the same few words, but feelings get easier to carry once they have the right name. Start with the closest broad feeling, then narrow it down. There are no wrong answers, and nothing you tap here is saved or sent anywhere.
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Which of these is closest to how you feel right now?
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Why the exact word helps
Naming a feeling precisely, sometimes called affect labeling, can take some of the charge out of it. A precise word also points to what might help: lonely asks for connection, drained asks for rest, and overwhelmed asks for one small step at a time.
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