Joyce Marter Quoted In Psych Central Article: 3 Facts About Feelings

“Many of us have an uncomfortable relationship with our feelings. We might stuff down our sadness or sweep away our anger. We might even have trouble identifying what weā€™re feeling in the first place. This isnā€™t surprising. According to psychotherapist Joyce Marter, LCPC, weā€™re socialized to mask our feelings. We learn that we must cover up our emotions ‘in order to behave appropriately, professionally, and to avoid conflict and navigate relationships.’ People also worry their emotions are wrong, bad or even crazy, she said. They fear being rejected or perceived as needy or foolish. People may believe theyā€™re weak if they feel sad or scared, so they avoid these emotions. Or they may ignore other emotions, believing theyĀ shouldnā€™tĀ be feeling that way. While feelings may be tricky and we may view them with unease or even suspicion, theyā€™re actually important and valuable.”

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