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14. Expressing Your Feelings

14. Expressing Your Feelings

You can speak to yourself in a mirror, write in a journal, or talk to a friend. You should learn what works best for you when expressing your emotions. Because if you don't release them, they will remain within you and potentially manifest as negative thoughts or feelings that may cause your heart to race or make you feel on edge.

Opening up to yourself is the first step towards understanding your feelings, and talking to someone else about it can help you realize that you are not alone.

You can use an Emotion Wheel to help yourself figure out the emotions you are feeling. 

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