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Writer's pictureKimberly Jackson FNP, PMHNP

Feelings

Updated: Nov 6, 2023

Sometimes our feelings can be really upsetting or scary, especially if you're not sure why you feel the way you do.


Are you feeling upset, scared or worried?


Are you not sure why?


We are here to help.


Why do I feel this way?


Thoughts and feelings can be hard to make sense of.


You might be having new feelings you don't understand, such as:

  • just not feeling yourself

  • feeling something isn't right

  • finding it hard to enjoy things you normally would, such as spending time with friends or doing your favorite hobby

  • feeling angry or sad

  • wanting to be alone

  • having strange thoughts that you don't understand.


There are lots of things that can affect the way you feel, like:

  • problems at home, school or in relationships

  • big changes in your life

  • confusion about who you are, your sexuality or beliefs

  • pressure from yourself or others

  • feeling lonely or like nobody understands

  • being bullied or abused

  • worrying about what's happening in the world, like things you hear about in the news.


Are these symptoms of a mental health problem?


Our thoughts and feelings show our emotional state from moment to moment, and day to day. People go through lots of different emotional changes, so you might experience lots of different feelings in a short period of time. Being aware of your feelings can help you to judge how mentally well or unwell you are feeling. You can use negative feelings as a sign that something needs to change, like if you feel very sad or low for a long period of time. Or you can use positive feelings as encouragement to keep doing something that makes you feel good.


If you have trouble recognizing and understanding your feelings, you may find it harder to cope with negative emotions. You may not know how to react, or you may react in a way that can be harmful, like getting angry.


It is always okay for you to ask for help.


It's common to wonder if you can handle things on your own, or even just feel like you don't know where to start. Whatever the issue may be, big or small, you don't ever need to cope on your own.


You can talk to someone as soon as something is worrying you and you feel ready to talk.



Asking for help can feel like a really hard step but reaching out for support can help you to:

  • find support to help with how you're feeling

  • feel like you're not alone

  • share how you feel with someone you trust

  • understand your feelings better

  • speak to a professional, like a medical provider, counsellor or mental health expert

  • stop things from getting worse

  • please reach out because we can help you orangefamilyhealth@gmail.com


If you need immediate help

DIAL 911

Suicide Prevention Hotline Talk: 1-800-273-8255 Suicide line: 1-800-784-2433


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