I know what being a bitter person feels like. When I read through the signs or listen to the testimony of others, I recognize myself. I’m not proud of being bitter. I don’t think anyone is happy about having these feelings. But, unfortunately, many of us have feelings of unforgiveness,…
We talk about intensity like it is a bad thing. But what does it mean to have an intense personality – and how do you know if you have one? What Is an Intense Personality? The Definition The Psychotherapist Imi Lo defines emotional intensity as ‘a form of neurodiversity that…
Let me say, first off, that you’re a valuable person. So, if you’re feeling unappreciated, don’t let this damage your self-worth. So many times, I’ve felt unappreciated. Unfortunately, when I tried to heal from this damage, I went too far the other way. Before I realized what was happening, I…
My life hasn’t always been stable. I have often asked myself, “Why do I feel like everyone hates me?” So, it’s okay if you’ve asked yourself this same question. In my younger adulthood, I struggled terribly with my self-esteem. I asked myself many questions about the worth and validity of…
When you feel annoyed, everything around you seems to make your day worse. Noises, smells, food, people - anything at all makes you keep feeling annoyed and irritable. Why does this happen? What underlying reasons cause us to feel such anxiety - and can we do something about it? How…
I bet you don’t know what to do when you are feeling hopeless. It’s okay, many of us experience this. That’s why we need positive ideas. Hopelessness comes more often than we want to admit. I have this feeling off and on, and just keep pushing forward. But I will…
Learning how to express your feelings comes as naturally as breathing to some people, and for others, it can be an uphill struggle. If you tend to be emotionally distant and find it tough to let people in, this can be something that takes time to work on. No matter…
Emotional complexity varies from place to place, not just from person to person. Multiple emotions are common, just different. If you aren’t aware of your emotional complexity, let me remind you. You know well that there are times when you feel both anger and love at the same time. These…