Three Evidence-Based Strategies for Managing Emotional Pain

  Emotional pain can be just as intense and cause as much suffering as physical pain. However, the problem is that there are some myths around that really aren’t helpful in this regard. For example, being told that “it’ll soon pass” or that “it’s an opportunity to strengthen your character”. Indeed, this kind of advice, as well as not reducing the intensity of the emotional pain at all, makes the individual feel misunderstood. In fact, it may even make them shut themselves away and become emotionally withdrawn. Both for the sufferer and others, their emotional pain may seem strange and…