Actions can be labeled good or bad, but not feelings. When children are allowed to express their feelings freely, they learn how to handle feelings in healthy ways. Hiding feelings is self-destructive. Feelings do not disappear. People who avoid dealing with their feelings often develop symptoms including self-hate, headaches, ulcers and violent actions.
Healthy people learn to recognize and deal with their feelings.
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