Suppressing emotions as a coping strategy

The following behaviours may indicate that you or your loved ones are suppressing an emotion.

• Not wanting to talk about something. Sometimes physically leaving the room when the subject or person is mentioned.
• Getting angry suddenly and out of proportion to what was asked/said.
• Talking in extremes e.g. "everyone" or "no-one."
• Avoiding emotional language. Using the word "interesting" as opposed to "hurt", "sad" or "rejected" and the use of joking/humour.