What Happens When We Don't Process Our Emotions?

Emotional suppression means attempting to inhibit the outward expression of an emotion.

For example, you might feel angry but deliberately hide it.

You might feel sad but force yourself to carry on.

You might feel overwhelmed but act as though everything is under control.

Research has found that habitual emotional suppression can be associated with poorer psychological and interpersonal outcomes, although the effects depend on the emotion, context and individual.