———— 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚍𝚘𝚎𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚛𝚢 𝚎𝚖𝚘𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 ?
𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐒 : bold . 𝐒𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐒 : italic .
ANGER . jaw clenching , hands balling into fists , teeth grinding , yelling , going non - verbal , stuttering speech , rushed speech , slow and concise speech , rambling , quiet , arms crossing , shaking head , tearing up , animated , expressionless , projects , internalizes , vents , withdraws , tighter movements , passive aggressive , direct , physical outbursts , verbal outbursts .
JOY . easy smiles , fighting back grins , suppressed laughter , loud laughter , giggles , chuckling , smirks , whole body laughs , covers mouth when laughing or giggling , throws head back when laughing , slaps leg , touches people around them when laughing , looks down when laughing , looks for eye contact when laughing , sparkling eyes , bubbly happiness , quiet subtle happiness , obnoxious happiness , wants to spread joy , quietly savors joy .
SADNESS . crying , bottling it up , seeks distractions , wallows , meditates and processes , avoidance , seeks out comfort , withdraws , swallowing thickly , talks it out , internalizes it , sad smiles , depression naps , uses alcohol , uses drugs , seeks out sources of joy , fidgets with sentimental item , sits in silence , broods , gets moody , wants someone to share the misery , tries to hide negative emotions , nurtures others to make themselves feel better .
EMBARRASSMENT AND SHAME . blushing , looking away , rubbing at back of head , covering face , laughing nervously , laughs it off , overthinks , lets it go , self deprecating humor , deflects , gets irritated , smiles , withdraws , crossing arms over stomach , crossing arms over chest , hands in pockets , shoulders sinking , shrugs , falling into silence until comfortable again , talking a lot to compensate .
GUILT . avoiding eye contact , shoulders sinking low , head hanging down , crying , chest aches , lashes out , internalizes , apologizes , deflects , communicates , withdraws , grand gestures for forgiveness , accepts fault easily , punishes themselves , martyrdom , victim complex , over - active guilt complex , healthy conscience , internalizes even after forgiveness , seeks redemption , moves on easily , denial , lack of guilt or conscience , sorry they got caught more than caused harm , can’t handle knowing they hurt others .
FEAR AND ANXIETY . trembling , crying , sarcasm or sass to cope , rambles , goes silent , gets angry , fidgeting , impatience , clenching jaw , picking at nails , chewing at lip , pulling at clothes , adjusting jewelry or clothing , swallowing thickly , eyes widening , over - reacts , under - reacts , calm , logical , panic , irrational , overthinks , carefully analyzes , talks to themselves , breathing exercises , flight , fight , withdraw , fawn .
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