They are spontaneous and should not be judged as either good or bad. Some feelings are pleasant, while others are unpleasant or uncomfortable and are more difficult to manage. Feelings are important clues to the condition of our mental health. Our feelings let us know if our needs are being met. If needs are not met, we can make changes or take action to get what we need to be mentally healthy.
Some people have difficulty identifying their feelings or determining the cause of feelings.
They may have learned that strong feelings, particularly unpleasant ones, should not be examined or expressed. Other people are clearly aware of their feelings but react without thinking. Both of these patterns may contribute to poor mental health, because they don't lead to effective and healthy responses. Although feelings are neither good nor bad, the responses we have to feelings may be positive or negative. For example, if I am feeling frustrated with an assignment, I could either ask my teacher for help or throw my book on the floor.