Have you ever felt overwhelmed with your emotions, finding it difficult to understand or accept why you feel the way you do? Many people struggle with accepting their emotions, as they may feel weak or misunderstood. Teenagers especially struggle with this, due to the transition from childhood to adulthood. A person’s past experiences have a lot to do with how they process their emotions and trauma.

Many people struggle with vulnerability, especially when they feel unseen or unheard. Teens usually respond with defense mechanisms like blaming others, criticism, or just shutting down completely. They struggle with so many social and familial expectations, many become numb to the world around them. People try to ignore or push their overwhelming emotions to the side in an effort to feel in control of their mental health, yet end up with damage and heavy baggage.

In order to accept emotions, one must understand why they are feeling the way they do. There are many ways to deal with feelings, such as journaling, art expression, music, exercise, and talking to a trusted friend or adult that can help you overcome wild emotions. Many people struggle with expressing their feelings in a healthy manner. You are not alone.