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Posts tagged with 'psychotherapy'

Both negative & positive emotions can be functional or dysfunctional

30th January 2008

Unpleasant, negative emotions can be highly functional. For example, anxious hypervigilance in a dangerous situation can keep me on my toes, very aware of potential threats and more able to react rapidly and appropriately. Healthy anger when I am being taken advantage of can help me respond strongly and assertively …