11/12/2025
This is a legit question and is often the fear that keeps people from seeking therapy - the fear of opening Pandora’s box and feeling the hard stuff!
However, when we talk about our feelings in therapy—especially the sad or heavy ones—we’re not making them worse; we’re helping our brain process them. 🧠 Research shows that putting emotions into words (a process called affect labeling) actually reduces activity in the amygdala, the part of the brain that triggers distress.
So even when it feels uncomfortable, talking about sadness helps calm the body and make sense of the story beneath the feeling. It’s one of the first steps toward healing—and toward feeling a little lighter. 💬💙
