Releasing emotions: Here are 6 ways to do it, in a healthy way

From puzzle solving to letter writing, here are a few ways to release suppressed emotions.

Published on: Mar 15, 2024 3:10 PM IST

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We often have strong and difficult emotions suppressed within us. This can start to feel very heavy with time. Emotional release, also known as catharsis, is necessary to make ourselves feel better. "Releasing your emotions means expressing them outside of your intellectual mind and not being as impacted or overwhelmed by them anymore. This is a way to provide an outlet for emotions and letting go (releasing) of intense feelings in a constructive and healthy manner," wrote Therapist Israa Nasir. (Unsplash)

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We can practice letter writing – to someone we trust or to the source of our emotions. This will help us to identify our emotions and express them.  (Unsplash)

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Symbolic release can work well for suppressed emotions. We can write the difficult emotions on a piece of paper and tear it or burn it.  (Unsplash)

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We can create a physical representation of our emotions – it can be a sculpture, or a painting. This will help in emotional release through art.  (Unsplash)

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Sensory play can help in addressing emotions, playing with clay or slime or using touch can help in feeling better.  (Unsplash)

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Engaging in puzzle solving can help in distracting the mind from emotions and challenging the mind for bigger things.  (Unsplash)

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The act of coloring or doodling is meditative and therapeutic in nature and can act as a creative outlet for our emotions.  (Unsplash)