Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Your emotional reactions paint a portrait of who you are. They reveal the subtleties of your inner world in ways that words often ...

This post is the second of a series about dispelling trauma myths. (You can read the first one here.) As a phenomenon, trauma involves a collection of experiences and reactions rooted in our ...

Emotions are reactions to the signals blaring in our bodies, not the events happening outside of our minds. When I teach this, my statements are either challenged, or I see the resistance in people’s ...

Emotional dysregulation is when you feel swept away by your emotional reactions. A psychologist recommended a few simple exercises to try when you feel dysregulated. They involve flexible thinking, ...

Triggers are actions or situations that elicit an emotional response. While they are typically associated with negative responses, a person can also have positive triggers. A person can experience ...

Emotional self-harm refers to negative thoughts that damage someone’s self-esteem and mental health. This can manifest in overly critical self-talk or ruminating on past mistakes. Although the term ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. In today’s column, I expose the new kind of gaming going on ...