how to overcome your fear to feel

Through the human body flows plenty of emotions, some desirable and others undesirable. A person can go from happy to sad, excited to angry, and confident to fearful throughout a day. Feelings are inevitable; therefore, it is important to be able to express your feelings whether positive or negative in a healthy manner, rather than to ignore them. Hiding negative feelings is a temporary fix and will only delay a huge blow-up later down the line when those same feelings resurface. There is a cause for behavior and a reason for thoughts. Therefore, we must learn to face our fear to feel by confronting it and ultimately – overcome it.

First, Identify and Understand the Emotion

We may sub-consciously protect ourselves from negative feelings of sadness, disappointment, anger or jealousy by replacing it with a positive feeling. One must first understand that we have a right to feel. Just because the feeling is negative does not make it invalid or wrong. What’s wrong would be acting out inappropriately in excuse of the undesirable feeling. You would be doing a disservice to yourself by suppressing those negative emotions and allowing them to taunt you mentally or even manifest into a physical illness.

Ask yourself what you are feeling at the moment. Are there any other emotions attached that the feeling? What caused the feeling? Write down your answers in a journal, if necessary. Be real with yourself. Unpack your feelings, just don’t stay there.

Secondly, Express your feelings

Now that the feeling is identified, it can now be expressed in a healthy manner. A strong healthy person confronts their fear to feel, not hide it. Express these feelings with someone you trust like a close friend, mentor or counselor. They should welcome a non-judgmental environment and listen without criticism. If your negative feelings impact another person, speak to them about it. Refrain from acting out in rage to avoid more harm or confusion to the situation. Some people like to express their feelings in writing; such as a letter, poem or story writing which may be therapeutic and even offer some comfort.

Most importantly, give yourself grace and don’t be so hard on yourself. After all, you care enough to sort out uncomfortable emotions and welcome a safe place within to feel, heal and move forward

THERAPY SERVICES FOR ANXIETY WE OFFER IN MANHATTAN & BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

The truth is, there’s no single or one-size-fits-all approach to anxiety treatment. Everyone has a different approach to managing anxiety and anxious thoughts. That is why it’s important to get clear on what works for you. Once you have a better understanding of yourself and your values, you can start designing your life based on the things that are most important to you. 

Therapy for women in Manhattan and Brooklyn is a great way to figure out how to manage your anxious mind. At Manhattan Wellness, we will provide you with a safe space to explore your feelings and goals. So you can find clarity on what you want for yourself. We will pair your vulnerability with our empathy and encouragement. Then together we will uncover the key elements that will take you from where you are now to where you want to be. If you are ready to make the changes you want in your life:

1. Submit a Contact Form or Email Us at hello@manhattanwellness.org
2. Learn More About Our Team of Female Therapists and Our Areas of Expertise
3. Let’s Talk About How We Can Help You Feel Empowered & Ready To Take The Next Step. 

We believe that you have the power within yourself to make the changes you want and find your version of success. Our female therapists are here to support you in navigating this journey. Allowing you to reclaim your identity and take control of your life. Thus allowing you to create the future you’ve been dreaming of.

OTHER THERAPY SERVICES OFFERED IN MANHATTAN, WESTCHESTER BROOKLYN, & THROUGHOUT NEW YORK

At Manhattan Wellness, our therapists are here to support you in navigating this journey and reclaiming your identity. So you can take control of your life and create the future you’ve been dreaming of. This is why we offer a variety of services to ensure you get the support, care, and guidance necessary. The therapy services we offer are Therapy for Maternal Mental Health, Self-Esteem Counseling, and Anxiety Treatment. Along with Dating/Relationship Counseling, Counseling for College Students, and more. Feel as if you are not living the life you deserve? Let’s talk about it.