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EMOTIONS
Produced from Primary Emotional Combinations
trust, fear, surprise, sadness, disgust, anger, anticipation and joy
Joy + Trust
Love
Joy + Fear
Guilt
Fear + Loss
Agitation
Anger + Anticipation
Aggressiveness
Anticipation + Joy
Optimism
Joy + Surprise
Delight
Fear + Surprise
Alarm
Awe
Surprise + Sadness
Disappointment
Disapproval
Sadness + Disgust
Remorse
Disgust + Anger
Contempt
Anger + Joy
Pride
Anticipation + Fear
Anxiety
Anticipation + Trust
Fatalism
Hope
Trust + Surprise
Curiosity
Trust + Fear
Submission
Fear + Sadness
Despair
Sadness + Anger
Envy
Surprise + Anger
Outrage
Surprise + Disgust
Unbelief
Shock
Disgust + Joy
Morbidness
Disgust + Anticipation
Cynicism
Anger + Trust
Dominance
Trust + Sadness
Sentimentality
Sadness + Anticipation
Pessimism
Fear + Disgust
Shame
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Love
Joy + Fear
Guilt
Fear + Loss
Agitation
Anger + Anticipation
Aggressiveness
Anticipation + Joy
Optimism
Joy + Surprise
Delight
Fear + Surprise
Alarm
Awe
Surprise + Sadness
Disappointment
Disapproval
Sadness + Disgust
Remorse
Disgust + Anger
Contempt
Anger + Joy
Pride
Anticipation + Fear
Anxiety
Anticipation + Trust
Fatalism
Hope
Trust + Surprise
Curiosity
Trust + Fear
Submission
Fear + Sadness
Despair
Sadness + Anger
Envy
Surprise + Anger
Outrage
Surprise + Disgust
Unbelief
Shock
Disgust + Joy
Morbidness
Disgust + Anticipation
Cynicism
Anger + Trust
Dominance
Trust + Sadness
Sentimentality
Sadness + Anticipation
Pessimism
Fear + Disgust
Shame
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Emotional Literacy
If you're uncertain how you are feeling, notice your own:
Facial Expression (unimodal expression)
Prosody (vocal emotion)
C-tactile afferent (tactile receptor found in non-glabrous (i.e., hairy) skin that conveys pressure, speed, and temperature information)
Touch (somatosensory channels that include the sensation of temperature, pain, and the position of one’s body in space)
Multi-Sensory Integration (convergence of senses)
Example: "I'm scared"
having a frightened face, shaking voice with a cold grip
Emotion Perception from Face, Voice, and Touch: Comparisons and Convergence
Embodiment refers to the engagement of one’s own body, or representations thereof, in cognition. Facial expressions are recognized more accurately when individuals can spontaneously mimic the expression they see.
The Effects of BOTOX® Injections on Emotional Experience
Botox and its impact on self understanding
If you're uncertain how you are feeling, notice your own:
Facial Expression (unimodal expression)
Prosody (vocal emotion)
C-tactile afferent (tactile receptor found in non-glabrous (i.e., hairy) skin that conveys pressure, speed, and temperature information)
Touch (somatosensory channels that include the sensation of temperature, pain, and the position of one’s body in space)
Multi-Sensory Integration (convergence of senses)
Example: "I'm scared"
having a frightened face, shaking voice with a cold grip
Emotion Perception from Face, Voice, and Touch: Comparisons and Convergence
Embodiment refers to the engagement of one’s own body, or representations thereof, in cognition. Facial expressions are recognized more accurately when individuals can spontaneously mimic the expression they see.
The Effects of BOTOX® Injections on Emotional Experience
Botox and its impact on self understanding
Neurotransmitters, Hormones and mood
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers used by the nervous system to transmit nerve impulse across synapses.
Hormones are chemical messengers used by the endocrine system to communicate with specific targets cells and stimulate them.
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers used by the nervous system to transmit nerve impulse across synapses.
Hormones are chemical messengers used by the endocrine system to communicate with specific targets cells and stimulate them.
NEUROTRANSMITTERS
HORMONES
How mood changes across menstrual cycle
graph by Jennis.com
Cortisol (stress hormone)
The pituitary gland in the brain regulates cortisol production while the adrenal glands (located on top of each kidney) produce it.
Cortisol plays an important role in the stress response.
The pituitary gland in the brain regulates cortisol production while the adrenal glands (located on top of each kidney) produce it.
Cortisol plays an important role in the stress response.
Indicators that too much cortisol is being produced:
Fatigue
Mid-section weight gain
Bruising easily
Swelling in the legs
Mood swings
Irregular periods
Mental fogginess
Muscle weakness
Mid-section weight gain
Bruising easily
Swelling in the legs
Mood swings
Irregular periods
Mental fogginess
Muscle weakness
How mood changes across the male life cycle
Higher estrogen levels and lower testosterone levels generate irritability in men. Additionally, if there are high levels of cortisol (stress hormone), it diminishes testosterone levels causing increased mood swings in men.
Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS) is a state of hypersensitivity, anxiety, frustration, and anger that occurs in males and is associated with biochemical changes, hormonal fluctuations, stress, and loss of male identity.
Male mood changes
Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS)
Andropause
Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS) is a state of hypersensitivity, anxiety, frustration, and anger that occurs in males and is associated with biochemical changes, hormonal fluctuations, stress, and loss of male identity.
Male mood changes
Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS)
Andropause
AUTISM SPECTRUM
graph, Matt Lowry, LPP
ALEXITHYMIA
ALLISTIC (non-autistic) people
Autism and Alexithymia
Autism is neurodevelopmental condition of variable severity with lifelong effects that can be recognized from early childhood, characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.
Alexithymia the inability to recognize or describe one's own emotions.
Alexithymia the inability to recognize or describe one's own emotions.
Autism and Alexithymia: Similarities and Differences
Alexithymia, Empathy, and Autism
Ace and Aro Advocacy Project
Alexithymia, Empathy, and Autism
Ace and Aro Advocacy Project
diagram, Dr Neff, Neurodivergent Insights
Plutchick's Wheel of Emotion
Interactive Wheel link
Feeling good about who you are
Check in with your emotional wellness:
Do you see stress as something you can learn from or something to avoid?
Are you aware of your bodily sensations, emotions, and behaviors when you are stressed?
Do you allow yourself to experience emotions, just as they are?
How do you care for yourself on a daily basis?
Are you able to ask for help when you need it?
Are you aware of your bodily sensations, emotions, and behaviors when you are stressed?
Do you allow yourself to experience emotions, just as they are?
How do you care for yourself on a daily basis?
Are you able to ask for help when you need it?
Signs of Emotional Wellness
Goals for 2023
Goals for 2023
Having the ability to talk about your emotional concerns and share your feelings with others
Saying "no" when you need to without feeling guilty
Feeling content most of the time
Feeling you have a reliable support network, i.e., people in your life who genuinely care about you
Being able to relax
Saying "no" when you need to without feeling guilty
Feeling content most of the time
Feeling you have a reliable support network, i.e., people in your life who genuinely care about you
Being able to relax