their	feelings	for	50	minutes,	and	they	leave	feeling	significantly	better.	Many
often	say,	“That’s	too	easy.	How	can	merely	talking	make	such	a	difference?”
The	answer	is	that	the	act	of	talking,	labeling,	and	expressing	moves
emotional	information	from	your	emotional	brain	to	your	frontal	lobe,	which
helps	you	better	understand	yourself	and	feel	more	in	control	of	your
emotions,	which	makes	you	feel	better.
Choose	a	person	with	whom	you	can	discuss	your	feelings.	Try	to	look	the
person	in	the	eyes	while	expressing	yourself,	because	maintaining	eye	contact
with	a	supportive	connection	will	further	soothe	your	nervous	system.
Emotional	relief	can	come	by	talking	with	others	with	whom	you	have
very	little	intimacy	or	contact,	such	as	a	therapist	or	support	group.	Even
talking	online	with	someone	you	don’t	know	that	well	may	help	you	feel
more	accepted	and	less	anxious.
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