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The interactive feelings wheel

Can't quite name what you're feeling? Start in the middle and work outward. Tap a core emotion to find the precise word underneath it — and one calm thing you can do about it.

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HelplessFrightenedOverwhelmedWorriedInadequateInferiorWorthlessInsignificantExcludedPersecutedNervousExposedScaredAnxiousInsecureWeakRejectedThreatenedFearfulBetrayedResentfulDisrespectedRidiculedIndignantViolatedFuriousJealousProvokedHostileInfuriatedAnnoyedWithdrawnNumbSkepticalDismissiveLet downHumiliatedBitterMadAggressiveFrustratedDistantCriticalAngryJudgmentalEmbarrassedAppalledRevoltedNauseatedDetestableHorrifiedHesitantDisapprovingDisappointedAwfulRepelledDisgustedIsolatedAbandonedVictimisedFragileGriefPowerlessAshamedRemorsefulEmptyInferiorDisappointedEmbarrassedLonelyVulnerableDespairGuiltyDepressedHurtSadArousedCheekyFreeJoyfulCuriousInquisitiveSuccessfulConfidentRespectedValuedCourageousCreativeLovingThankfulSensitiveIntimateHopefulInspiredPlayfulContentInterestedProudAcceptedPowerfulPeacefulTrustingOptimisticHappyShockedDismayedDisillusionedPerplexedAstonishedAweEagerEnergeticStartledConfusedAmazedExcitedSurprisedIndifferentApatheticPressuredRushedOverwhelmedOut of controlSleepyUnfocusedBoredBusyStressedTiredBad

The full feelings wheel

Fearful: Scared (Helpless, Frightened); Anxious (Overwhelmed, Worried); Insecure (Inadequate, Inferior); Weak (Worthless, Insignificant); Rejected (Excluded, Persecuted); Threatened (Nervous, Exposed).

Angry: Let down (Betrayed, Resentful); Humiliated (Disrespected, Ridiculed); Bitter (Indignant, Violated); Mad (Furious, Jealous); Aggressive (Provoked, Hostile); Frustrated (Infuriated, Annoyed); Distant (Withdrawn, Numb); Critical (Skeptical, Dismissive).

Disgusted: Disapproving (Judgmental, Embarrassed); Disappointed (Appalled, Revolted); Awful (Nauseated, Detestable); Repelled (Horrified, Hesitant).

Sad: Lonely (Isolated, Abandoned); Vulnerable (Victimised, Fragile); Despair (Grief, Powerless); Guilty (Ashamed, Remorseful); Depressed (Empty, Inferior); Hurt (Disappointed, Embarrassed).

Happy: Playful (Aroused, Cheeky); Content (Free, Joyful); Interested (Curious, Inquisitive); Proud (Successful, Confident); Accepted (Respected, Valued); Powerful (Courageous, Creative); Peaceful (Loving, Thankful); Trusting (Sensitive, Intimate); Optimistic (Hopeful, Inspired).

Surprised: Startled (Shocked, Dismayed); Confused (Disillusioned, Perplexed); Amazed (Astonished, Awe); Excited (Eager, Energetic).

Bad: Bored (Indifferent, Apathetic); Busy (Pressured, Rushed); Stressed (Overwhelmed, Out of control); Tired (Sleepy, Unfocused).