Emotion Quote by Michelle Madow
““I like to comepletly give in to the emotion. If i pretend I´m not sad, if I try smiling through it,and pretend like everything´s fine, it makes it worse. When i give in and let it out, I feel better.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal coping discussion, 2023
Suppressing emotions worsens distress; expressing them leads to relief and emotional health.
In simple terms: Holding in pain makes it worse; letting it out helps.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself to feel and process emotions.
Themes
mental health
emotional honesty
self‑care
Mood
empathetic
supportive
Type
self‑help
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal journaling
- confiding in friends
Key Concepts
psychology
catharsis
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions are you avoiding?
- How can you safely express them?
A Different Perspective
May be uncomfortable to be vulnerable.
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