What we learn in our society is not how to work with our emotions, but how to block and avoid them. We do it quite well: Between alcohol use, prescription drug use and screen time, there is a multitude of ways to avoid our feelings. And while this can provide short-term relief, thwarting emotions is terrible for both mental and physical health. Here are some tools to overcome these emotional challenges.
Stop ignoring your emotions and let them out. It’s good for your health
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