6 Ways to Manage Your Emotional Pain

"Some people tolerate pain better than others, and emotional pain (anxiety, anger, depression) is no different. Some can endure and are resilient, with high tolerance levels, while others—due to trauma, personality, or physical makeup—have lower ones. Just as your doctor suggests ways to manage physical pain, there is much you can do to handle emotional pain."

"By asking yourself about your emotional pain level, you shift your perspective, enabling you to take action. And just as doctors warn you to take pain medication early, before it becomes unmanageable and less effective, tracking your emotions helps you take action early, increasing your chances of controlling it."

"Knowing what you're sensitive to ahead of time can help you prepare mentally and behaviorally. You might ask a close friend to sit next to you at the wedding or develop coping strategies before encountering situations that trigger emotional responses."

Emotional pain—including anxiety, anger, and depression—varies in intensity and tolerance among individuals, similar to physical pain. People have different resilience levels based on trauma, personality, and physical makeup. Managing emotional pain requires proactive strategies: tracking your emotional state to create distance and enable action, identifying personal triggers to prepare mentally and behaviorally, and developing calming tools. Early intervention prevents emotional pain from becoming unmanageable. Additionally, recognizing and celebrating small behavioral changes reinforces progress and builds resilience in managing emotional responses.

Read at Psychology Today