sometimes u have irrational emotions and irrational feelings. you don't have to think through them or rationalize them away. sometimes u can just feel shit.
Over-intellectualization is an immature egocentric and avoidant coping mechanism so maybe just try to sit with and embody those feelings you’re trying your hardest to repress…
i noticed i was feeling sad today but instead of going into crisis mode about it i am just acknowledging it and trusting that it will pass because my emotions don’t say anything about the current state of reality or who i am