Chapter 05 of 5
Riding the Wave
What research says actually helps with difficult emotions.
- The Goal
Managing, not removing
Healthy emotion regulation isn't about never feeling bad. It's about influencing which emotions you have, when, and how strongly.
- Suppression
Hiding the feeling
Keeping a straight face while upset is called suppression. It may hide the emotion from others, but often not from your body.
- The Cost
Suppression backfires
Studies found suppressing emotions can increase physical stress responses and make it harder to remember what happened.
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What did the famous 'white bear' experiment show?
😊 What Are Feelings For?
- 01Darwin's FacesAre facial expressions a universal language — or less than they seem?
- 02The Body Feels FirstDoes your heart race because you're afraid — or are you afraid because it races?
- 03The Fear Centre?The amygdala, fear, and why there's no single fear button.
- 04Built, Not Born?The newer idea that the brain constructs emotions rather than reacting with them.
- 05Riding the WaveWhat research says actually helps with difficult emotions.