Feelings and emotions
We all have lots of feelings and emotions when we experience different things. Get support from us with whatever you’re going through.
Understanding emotions
Emotions are part of human nature. They give us information about what we’re experiencing and help us know how to react.
Here are a few basic things about emotions:
They come and go. Most of us feel many different emotions throughout the day. Some last just a few seconds. Others might linger to become a mood.
They can be mild, intense, or anywhere in between. The intensity of an emotion can depend on the situation and on the person.
There are no good or bad emotions, but there are good and bad ways of expressing (or acting on) emotions.
Some emotions feel positive — like feeling happy, loving, confident, inspired, cheerful, interested, grateful, or included. Other emotions can seem more negative — like feeling angry, resentful, afraid, ashamed, guilty, sad, or worried.
Both positive and negative emotions are normal.
Specific emotions
Childline have produced a set of useful advice, tools and tips on the following topics:
Anger
Depression
Embarrassment
Guilt
Jealousy
Stress
Want to know more?
Visit the Childline website:
When someone dies
When someone dies, there’s no right or wrong way to feel. Everyone experiences loss or bereavement differently. But you don’t have to cope on your own.
There is a range of support available, both locally and nationally:
Living On Bereavement Service
Candle Child Bereavement Service
(St Christopher’s Hospice)
Cruse Bereavement Support
(Bexley and Bromley Area)
Childline
Grief Encounter
The Mix
If it is an emergency and someone is in IMMEDIATE danger
If there is a threat of serious harm to physical health even if caused by mental health needs, contacting the emergency services is the safest option.
If anyone is at risk of serious harm, call 999 and ask for an ambulance or the police.