Understanding Emotions

What are some physical signs that indicate someone is feeling anxious?

• Low blood pressure, relaxed muscles, slow movements, calm demeanor

• Increased heart rate, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, restlessness

• Decreased heart rate, dry skin, stillness, deep breathing

• Fast breathing, cold skin, muscle tension, fidgeting

Name a coping strategy for dealing with anger.

• Punching a wall

• Ignoring the problem

• Deep breathing exercises

• Screaming into a pillow

What is a synonym for the emotion of sadness?

• happiness

• excitement

• grief

• joy

List three physical signs that someone is experiencing stress.

• Sweating excessively

• Improved sleep quality

• Decreased blood pressure

• Increased heart rate, muscle tension, changes in appetite

How can you cope with feelings of loneliness?

• Engage in self-destructive behaviors

• Isolate yourself further

• Engage in social activities, hobbies, seek support from friends and family, consider professional help if needed.

• Ignore your feelings

Describe a situation that might make someone feel excited.

• Winning a lottery jackpot

• Missing a deadline

• Losing a wallet

• Getting stuck in traffic

What are common physical symptoms of fear?

• Relaxed muscles, calm demeanor

• Increased heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, trembling, feeling dizzy or lightheaded

• Feeling energized and alert

• Decreased heart rate, slow breathing

How can you recognize when someone is feeling overwhelmed?

• By telling them to just 'snap out of it'

• By offering them a plate of spaghetti

• By observing signs such as increased stress levels, difficulty concentrating, irritability, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, and expressing feelings of being unable to cope with the situation.

• By singing loudly to drown out their thoughts

What are some healthy ways to cope with feelings of guilt?

• Engage in self-destructive behaviors to numb the guilt

• Acknowledge the feeling, practice self-compassion, seek support, learn from the experience, engage in relaxation and self-care activities.

• Blame others for your feelings of guilt

• Ignore the feeling and pretend it doesn't exist

In order to learn how to control your emotions you need to learn to separate your emotions from your ________________.

• Thoughts

• Actions

• Desires

• Anger