How to Start Expressing Your Feelings (Even If It Terrifies You)

If you don't practice expressing your feelings, you might watch your soulmate marry someone else.Dr. Cecelia Baldwin, a licensed therapist, breaks down why so many people shut down instead of speaking up, and what that silence is actually costing them. Your feelings are not the problem, you were never taught that it was safe to have them.You'll learn:→ Why anger is often a sign every other emotion has been suppressed→ Why holding it in doesn't protect you, it isolates you→ The 3-step framework to start building emotional expression: name it privately, say it safe, expand slowly→ Why vulnerability isn't for everyone, but it is for the people who've earned your trustThis is for you if you've ever stayed quiet when you should have said what you really felt, or you've been told you need to "work on your anger" when really, anger is the only feeling you've ever been allowed to show.Leave a comment. Send this to a friend who needs it.Disclaimer: The content shared on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute psychotherapy, counseling, or any form of professional mental health treatment. Viewing, commenting on, or engaging with this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship. The information provided is general in nature and may not apply to your individual circumstances. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for personalized advice and support.Please note that I am unable to respond to direct messages or comments regarding clinical concerns, personal mental health questions, or requests for therapeutic advice. Social media is not a secure or appropriate platform for clinical communication, and any such messages received will not be answered.If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.