I recently had a conversation with my therapist. I sought her advice on acquiring more skills to manage my emotions better. To my surprise, she offered a perspective I hadn't anticipated:
"Emotions want to be acknowledged. They have a right to be there. It's like trying to push a water balloon underwater; it will keep resurfacing. While skills are useful for managing high tension and maintaining clear thoughts, ultimately, the feelings themselves need acknowledgment."
I told her, "But I can't let myself feel these emotions because I know what happens if I do." She responded, "So you're afraid of yourself? But that doesn't change the fact that these emotions need to be felt. Here, we can help you feel your emotions in a supervised environment, guiding you through the process. I could teach you more ways to suppress them, but I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I did that. Suppression isn't the solution; it would only lead to more therapy."
I've been reflecting on this conversation a lot and wanted to share my experience. Maybe it can help someone who needs it right now.
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