Cannon-Bard theory
James-Lange theory
Opponent-Process Theory
Schachter-Singer theory
Plutchik’s wheel of emotions
Alexithymia
- Alexithymia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - "Alexithymia /ˌeɪlɛksəˈθaɪmiə/ is a personality construct characterized by the sub-clinical inability to identify and describe emotions in the self.[1] The core characteristics of alexithymia are marked dysfunction in emotional awareness, social attachment, and interpersonal relating. Furthermore, individuals suffering from alexithymia also have difficulty in distinguishing and appreciating the emotions of others, which is thought to lead to unempathic and ineffective emotional responding.[2] Alexithymia is prevalent in approximately 10% of the general population and is known to be comorbid with a number of psychiatric conditions.The term "alexithymia" was coined by psychotherapist Peter Sifneos in 1973.[4][5] According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word comes from the Greek words λέξις (lexis, "speech") and θυμός (thumos, "soul, as the seat of emotion, feeling, and thought") modified by an alpha privative, literally meaning "no words for emotions".
- The Loneliness of Alexithymia - Personality Disorders - "“She was a thirty year old married woman who had lost her job for no reason she could understand. In fact, while still working other people shunned her, never inviting her to lunch or other social events connected with the office. She never understood the reasons for this but was aware of feeling lonely. She did want to belong. Things at home were much the same. She had a loveless and sexless marriage primarily because she had no interest in sex. In therapy she seemed flat, uninterested, silent and spoke in a way that was monotonous. She reported having nothing to talk about and nothing to say. Ultimately, the therapist started to engage her in casual conversation about very mundane and concrete things. For example, how was her dog, did she walk him today, did she speak to her mother, did she see her younger sister? The question about walking her dog stemmed from the fact that she avoided leaving the house as much as possible. She did not want to see people and felt very uncomfortable around them. She was depressed and was able to acknowledge that fact but only if asked.”"
- Alexithymia: "Does My Partner Feel Anything?" - "People become angry, frustrated, sad, lonely, and desperate when continually denied emotional validation and support from a partner. The difference with alexithymics is that they are usually not being passive aggressive. They genuinely cannot imagine their partner’s experience and feel no emotions themselves, so they are not “hiding” or “deflecting,” but are angry and confused because they literally have no idea what a partner means by “emotional support” and truly believe that the partner is the one with the problem, and is emotionally unstable and irrational."
- The Emotional Bankruptcy of Alexithymia • Damn Interesting - "Some cases of alexithymia are neurological, meaning that it is caused by a deficiency in the brain pathways that process emotion. Others develop psychological alexithymia as a self-defense measure against the emotionally indigestible, such as terminal illness, or post-traumatic stress disorder. As a coping mechanism, the mind simply shuts down the pathways that process emotions, resulting in a stoic, emotionless state. This type of alexithymia is usually reversible through psychotherapeutic means, and sometimes with the help of anti-depressants."
- Alexithymia: Information, Symptoms & Treatment Options - Disabled World - "A lack of impulse control.Violent or disruptive outbursts.Indifference towards other people.Difficulties with articulating emotions.Difficulties with naming different kinds of emotions.Struggling to identify emotions expressed by others.Heightened sensitivity to sights, sounds, or physical touch.A narrow capacity to understand the reasons behind certain emotions"
- Alexithymia - "So does that mean that if a person is alexithymic there are, by default, not emotionally intelligent? No, it does not. It doesn't because we don't know *why* the person is alexithymic. Was i some kind of birth defect? Or was it a product of their environment? If I were a betting man, I would be on the latter. So I would say that telling us a person is alexithymic tells us little to nothing about how emotionally intelligent they were when they were born. As I have written in my history and definition of EI section, there is a big difference between being born with high EI and how well a person manages his or her emotions later in life."
- The Emotional Blindness of Alexithymia - Scientific American Blog Network - "Don’t punish, shame or mock their emotional unresponsiveness. Instead, practice patience. Consider explaining your needs in briefer terms, “I’m feeling tired, I don’t want to cook. Let’s get take-out for dinner.” Or helping them label emotions, “You look angry. Is something bothering you?” Help raise their awareness of triggers or stressors that are bubbling to the surface, “You have your SAT’s soon, are you feeling anxious?” Realizing that your loved one may not speak, hear or sense the same emotional language as you can help when conflicts or misunderstandings take place."
Valence
- "Valence, as used in psychology, especially in discussing emotions, means the intrinsic attractiveness (positive valence) or aversiveness (negative valence) of an event, object, or situation. However, the term is also used to characterize and categorize specific emotions. For example, the emotions popularly referred to as "negative", such as anger and fear, have "negative valence". Joy has "positive valence". Positively valenced emotions are evoked by positively valenced events, objects, or situations. The term is also used about the hedonic tone of feelings, affect, certain behaviors (for example, approach and avoidance), goal attainment or nonattainment, and conformity with or violation of norms. Ambivalence can be viewed as conflict between positive and negative valence-carriers" - Wikipedia
- Valence - PsychWiki - A Collaborative Psychology Wiki - "All emotions induced by a stimulus are valenced either positively or negatively"
- What is VALENCE? definition of VALENCE (Psychology Dictionary) - "...the subjective worth of an occurrence, item, individual or other being in the life space of the person. An entity which draws the person nearer has positive valence, while one which repels the target has negative valence"
- Valence Effect @ Changing Mind - "The valence of anything is the emotional charge that we feel when we think about it. This can be positive or negative emotion, which indicates positive valence or negative valence."
Wtf are emotions?
- Definition-of-Emotions by Dr. Bradley Nelson
- What emotion are you guided by? A quiz.
- Where Are Emotions and Thoughts Felt In The Body?
- Basic Emotions @ Changing Minds
- Mapping Emotions On The Body: Love Makes Us Warm All Over
- "The Hidden Power Of Feeling and Emotions" by Minister Ju by blackmagik363
- Ataraxia - "A pleasure that comes when the mind is at rest." - Wikionary
- "Ataraxia (ἀταραξία, "tranquility") is a Greek term used by Pyrrho and Epicurus for a lucid state of robust tranquility, characterized by ongoing freedom from distress and worry" - Wikipedia
- "Emotions are electrical and chemical signals in your body that alert you to what is happening. These signals often begin with your senses of sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste...Emotions are signals that help you to do the following: Survive (“ fight or flight”). Remember people and situations. Cope with situations in your daily life. Communicate with others. Avoid pain. Seek pleasure".The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook
- How To Express Your Emotion - Teal Swan
- The Importance of Naming Your Emotions by Tony Schwartz from NY Times
- Understanding the Difference Between Emotions and Feelings – and Why It Matters
- Emotional Pain Chart
- 15 Newly Discovered Facial Expressions
- Encyclopedia of Emotion (2 Volumes Set)
- Use the Feeling Faces cards to help you with your emotions
- Get Self Help:Wheel of Emotions
- What kind of emotion is "sad love"
- Where Are Emotions and Thoughts Felt In The Body?
- Stress: What it does to body, mind, emotions, behavior
- 50 Ways to Reduce Stress
Weltschmerz
Saudade
Mal du siècle
Defeatism
Panic
- Let look at panic: Panic Self Help @ GetSelfHelp - "Thoughts are just thoughts. We look at life, and situations through distorted lenses. Just because we think we're going to die, or have another panic attack, doesn't mean that is how it really is! We are looking at the physical sensations of adrenaline or going out or to certain places or situations, through those very distorted lenses."
Introspection
Anticipation