In everyday situations and communications, we often use the words emotion and feeling interchangeably, while psychologists distinguish between them. Emotions are the interpretations of your feelings.

What does anxiety feel like to you? Here are a few descriptions I have heard over the years: From the literal: Queasy Revved up On edge Worried To the metaphorical: Like a pit in my stomach Like an ...

The main difference between lust and love is that lust is purely physical attraction, whereas love encompasses both physical and emotional attraction.

Too often, people say they “let their intrusive thoughts win” after spontaneously dyeing their hair or making a late-night purchase. There’s a difference between impulsive and intrusive thoughts, ...

Many people agree that it’s healthy to be in touch with your feelings. Whether they regularly do so is a different matter. But what about being in touch with emotions? Despite the words being used ...