Emotions
Start here if you want to make sense of a feeling: with body signals, action urges and fitting skills.
12 emotions
Fear or panic
For anxiety peaks, near panic, fear of loss of control or massive concern.
Contains: Opposite Action · The DBT emotion model · Check the Facts
Anger or Irritation
For intense anger, irritability or proximity to escalation.
Contains: Opposite Action · Problem Solving · STOP Skill
Shame
For withdrawal, feeling exposed, or self-deprecating reactions.
Contains: Opposite Action · Check the Facts · Functions of emotions
Grief or loss
For reactions of loss, depression or painful sadness.
Contains: Opposite Action · Check the Facts · Functions of emotions
Disgust or revulsion
For strong revulsion, feeling repelled, or the urge to create immediate distance.
Contains: Opposite Action · Check the Facts · Functions of emotions
Guilt or guilt feelings
For conscience pressure, repair urges, or painful rumination about your own behavior.
Contains: Wise Mind · Problem Solving · Check the Facts
Joy or happiness
For joy, relief, gratitude, or consciously holding on to positive moments.
Contains: Mindfulness What-Skills · ABC PLEASE Skills · Recognizing Emotions
Jealousy
For fear of loss in relationships, comparison pressure, or alarm at being replaced.
Contains: Wise Mind · Opposite Action · Check the Facts
Envy
For painful comparison, a sense of lack, or bitterness about what other people have.
Contains: Wise Mind · Check the Facts · Mindfulness How-Skills
Surprise
For sudden turns, unexpected information, or moments that require rapid reorientation.
Contains: Wise Mind · Check the Facts · Mindfulness What-Skills
Interest or curiosity
For curiosity, learning access, cautious openness, or motivation to move toward something.
Contains: Mindfulness What-Skills · ABC PLEASE Skills · Recognizing Emotions
Love or connection
For affection, deep connection, warmth, or the wish to care for a relationship intentionally.
Contains: Wise Mind · Mindfulness How-Skills · GIVE