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7/30 Primary Emotions vs. Secondary Emotions: How to Process Emotions

Therapy in a Nutshell

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The Difference Between Primary and Secondary Emotions

When we just stick with secondary emotions, we're more likely to experience anxiety and depression. Anger is one of the most common secondary emotions because people have been taught that it's not okay to be sad or to be vulnerable. Secondary emotions tend to come from learning. So this thinking process can help us slow down and process through problems without being reactive.

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