Putting feelings into words can help your brain process them. Saying “I feel angry,” “I feel hungry,” or “I feel love” lowers activity in the amygdala, which reacts strongly to emotions. At the same time, the right ventrolateral prefrontal cortex becomes more active. These brain areas work together, helping the brain manage all types of feelings more clearly.
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