[header] How to deal with your emotions [title] Identify the emotion you're feeling. [step] Identifying a specific emotion can be more difficult than you think. If you are struggling, start with the four basic categories: anxiety, sadness, anger, or happiness. 
By simply identifying exactly what you're feeling, you can begin taking the power away from the emotion as you work through what's causing it. Though your feelings may vary in intensity, most fall into one of these broad categories.