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What are some of the best methods you've found to feel emotions less intensely? (reddthat.com)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by WackyTabbacy42069@reddthat.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] Elderos@lemmings.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You.can absolutely mitigate emotions. It is not always healthy, but there are various ways to do it. The actual triggers and emotions are not a choice, but you have a toolbox would you wish to deal with them.

[–] nyakojiru@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They will find always their way to get out

[–] TomBishop@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Yes, of course, and they should. The point of emotional regulation isn't to suppress or hide them, but to lessen their intensity.