{"id":3062,"date":"2022-07-21T16:59:46","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T08:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.andsons.com.sg\/?p=3062"},"modified":"2023-05-31T19:50:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T11:50:57","slug":"8-reasons-why-expressing-your-feelings-is-important-and-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.andsons.com.sg\/blog\/8-reasons-why-expressing-your-feelings-is-important-and-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 Reasons Why Expressing Your Feelings Is Important for Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Here\u2019s the cold hard truth: We all have feelings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At any given time of the day, we feel emotions in one way or another and, like it or not, emotions are necessary. They impact our actions and choices, and enable us to connect with the people around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many of us have been raised in cultures that have taught us to suppress (if not altogether invalidate) our feelings. While it isn\u2019t inherently wrong, it isn\u2019t the healthiest of approaches either. This is why now as adults, it\u2019s even more difficult to talk about the emotions you\u2019re experiencing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s a struggle because we were never taught how to express our feelings much less to even bring them up to begin with. Over time, these feelings don\u2019t simply disappear \u2013 they fester. And just like anything that boils and bubbles, there will come a time when they spill over or burst. Avoiding this outcome is one reason why you should talk about your feelings, whether it\u2019s with family, friends, or even a mental health professional. Here are eight more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
1.Ignoring your feelings won\u2019t make them disappear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
These feelings are not going anywhere. Distractions like overworking, partying, substance use (or abuse), and the like may give you temporary relief, but when you\u2019re alone, quiet, and sober, they\u2019ll all come rushing back full force. Better to face them and find a solution than to run away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2.Talking about your feelings helps you validate them<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When you talk about your feelings, it acknowledges your experience. Ignoring your feelings equates to invalidating your emotions which is in no way healthy. You feel what you feel, and you should understand why you feel that way. Talking through your emotions will give you better insight into yourself and everything that is important to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3.Talking about your feelings lessens the intensity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Simply put, letting it all out is a huge and instant relief! Putting your emotions into words helps you figure things out, and diminishes its intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4.You own your feelings<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Feelings can overwhelm you to the point where it affects how you behave and interact with other people. When you talk about your feelings, you\u2019re processing and therefore owning them for better understanding. You\u2019ll realise that these are just merely feelings, and not who or what you are. They are temporary and, like everything else, shall pass with time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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5.You allow yourself to be understood and supported<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When you share what you\u2019re going through with loved ones or even a therapist, you\u2019re inviting care and support into your situation which immediately lifts a burden off your shoulders. Talking about your feelings gives your support system better insight into what you\u2019re going through therefore allowing them to better help you in the ways that you require.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6.Gives you new perspective<\/em><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your loved ones may not have experienced what you\u2019re going through but best believe something similar is likely to have occurred in their lives. They\u2019re also not clouded by the emotions plaguing you, therefore they\u2019re likely to be able to offer new perspective and a more objective analysis of what you\u2019re going through. After all, as they saying goes, \u2018a problem shared is a problem halved\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7.Reminds you that you\u2019re not alone<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Experiencing intense emotions of the negative kind can sometimes render you lonely. You feel like you\u2019re the only one going through it, and this tends to result in wallowing. While you may be feeling alone, remember that you\u2019re not the only person in the world to experience these feelings. Opening up to someone about what you\u2019re going through will help to remind you that others are also feeling or have felt similarly. On the flipside, talking to people also gives them the opportunity to be open about their struggles, therefore allowing for mutual support and stronger relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8.You help normalise mental health care and support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When you openly discuss your feelings, you\u2019re giving others an avenue to do the same. This de-stigmatises verbalising emotions and seeking help, and also pushes others to be more open to receiving mental health support.
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