Why do I have to feel uncomfortable emotions?
April 23, 2023
Many people enter therapy confused about why they ‘have to’ feel uncomfortable emotions such as anger, sadness, or jealousy. In fact, some folks are almost resentful that they feel these emotions and sometimes the reason for coming to therapy is to stop feeling ‘...
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