The article discusses the concept of emotional leakage, which occurs when suppressed emotions inadvertently manifest in our body language and behavior, despite our efforts to conceal them. It highlights that emotions are essential and complex, illustrating how they can leak through non-verbal cues like facial expressions and gestures. Research supports the idea that attempts to suppress emotions can lead to these leaks. The article suggests that working with a therapist to unpack and regulate deep-seated beliefs about emotions is beneficial for emotional health.
If we try to hide our negative emotions, we often fail, leading to emotional leakage—a phenomenon where suppressed feelings manifest through non-verbal cues and behaviors.
Emotional leakage reveals itself in body language and facial expressions, suggesting that even when we think we're controlling our emotions, they still find ways to express themselves.
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