Emotion “Vocabulary“

Emotions are simply experiences and these experiences - are universal.

Nonetheless the fact that some emotions might indeed manifest with a different set of sensations for different people, it is still beneficial, for educational purposes to familiarize oneself with the most common physiological manifestations of the most common emotions.

Treat the table bellow as a tool designed to help the ones who find themselves extremely disattached from their ability to feel:

Emotion	Bodily Sensations
Grief	Heaviness in chest, tightness in throat, sinking feeling in stomach, tears welling up, physical weakness, shallow breathing, fatigue, heaviness in limbs.
Sadness	Heavy heart, sinking feeling in chest, tears, fatigue, feeling physically drained, slowed movements, reduced appetite, muscle weakness, lethargy.
Frustration	Clenched jaw, tension in shoulders, pounding headache, restless energy, shallow breathing, increased heart rate, feeling of pressure or constriction in head or chest, urge to pace or fidget.
Doubt	Knot in stomach, furrowed brow, racing thoughts, uneasy feeling in chest, tension in neck and shoulders, fidgeting, restlessness, stomach churning, dry mouth.
Feeling not safe	Shallow breathing, increased heart rate, muscle tension, hyperawareness of surroundings, feeling jittery, trembling, cold sweat, sensation of coldness or heat in extremities, urge to escape or find safety.
Fear	Racing heart, shallow breathing, sweaty palms, tense muscles, chills or hot flashes, urge to flee, trembling, dry mouth, digestive discomfort, tunnel vision, adrenaline rush.
Anger	Increased heart rate, flushed face, clenched fists, tense muscles, sensation of heat or pressure in head or chest, grinding teeth, rapid breathing, pounding sensation in head.
Disgust	Wrinkled nose, curling of upper lip, drawing back physically or emotionally, nauseous feeling, tightening of throat, cold sweat, chills.
Guilt	Heavy feeling in chest, sinking sensation, hot flushes, avoidance of eye contact, tense muscles, urge to confess, racing thoughts, sweating, feeling of weight on shoulders or back.
Shame	Hot flushes, burning sensation, desire to hide or disappear, slumped posture, avoidance of eye contact, numbness, feeling exposed, sinking feeling in stomach, self-loathing, rapid heartbeat.
Happiness	Warmth in chest, lightness in body, smiling, laughter, increased energy, tingling sensation, relaxed muscles, feeling of euphoria, sense of well-being.
Love	Fluttering feeling in chest, warmth spreading throughout body, deep connection with all there is, feeling of joy and contentment, increased heart rate, sense of security and belonging.
Envy	Tightness in chest, churning stomach, bitterness, feeling of inadequacy, desire to possess what another has, resentment, comparison, tension in muscles, racing thoughts.
Jealousy	Tightness in chest, racing thoughts, fear of loss or betrayal, insecurity, suspicion, possessiveness, heightened alertness, increased heart rate, urge to control or monitor.
Loneliness	Empty feeling in chest, heaviness, sinking feeling, isolation, longing for connection, increased sensitivity, fatigue, lack of motivation, feeling of emptiness.
Confusion	Foggy thinking, inability to concentrate, tension in forehead, feeling of being lost, racing thoughts, disorientation, lack of clarity, frustration, searching for answers.
Anxiety	Restlessness, racing heart, shallow breathing, trembling, sweaty palms, feeling of dread, knot in stomach, muscle tension, heightened alertness, sense of impending doom.
Disappointment	Heavy feeling in chest, deflated sensation, sinking feeling, tearfulness, lowered energy, sense of failure, feeling let down, loss of hope.
Hopelessness	Heavy feeling in chest, sinking sensation, despair, lack of motivation, apathy, helplessness, dark thoughts, feeling of being trapped, fatigue.