A crash course in the Emotion Code
The modality of healing called the Emotion Code is based on the truth that sometimes the negative emotions we experience can become trapped. When that happens, these emotions can and do cause all manner of dis-ease, both physical and emotional. Releasing trapped emotions can relieve pain, correct imbalances, and greatly improve our quality of life. To the right are some basic explanations and definitions of the various conditions that are commonly found within the Emotion Code work.
Code The modality of healing called the Emotion Code is based on the truth that sometimes the negative emotions we experience can become trapped. When that happens, these emotions can and do cause all manner of dis-ease, both physical and emotional. Releasing trapped emotions can relieve pain, correct imbalances, and greatly improve our quality of life. To the right are some basic explanations and definitions of the various conditions that are commonly found within the Emotion Code work. My friend, The key to working the Emotion Code is intention, or more precisely, faith. It is a work that is spiritual. The truths that sometimes seem to be hidden mysteries are actually available to us all, because our bodies know what is amiss, what we need to be rid of, and even what will serve us best. It is crucial to remember that all healing has but one true source, and He is the Creator of our world. Thanks be to God for the incredible tender mercy of this knowledge. I am privileged to work in the Emotion Code with you. Thank you! Warmly, Janae Monson The Emotion Code Definitions of Emotions By Dr. Bradley Nelson
Abandonment: Physical abandonment is being left alone; left behind or deserted (this is the type of abandonment that most often see in childhood). Emotional abandonment is being given up on; withdrew from; emotionally deserted or separated from; a feeling of behind “left behind†in a non-physical form. Anger: A strong displeasure and belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong; wrath.
Anger is often used as a cover-up or form of denial for emotions or hurt or fear. Anxiety: A generalized feeling of uneasiness and foreboding; a fear of the unknown; fear without a subject.
Betrayal: Betrayed is to have your trust broken, to be deserted or hurt by a trusted one. Betrayal of another is to be unfaithful in guarding or fulfilling a trust; to be disloyal or violate a confidence; to desert someone who trusts you. Betrayal of the self is to break integrity; act against one's morals; to abuse the body or soul. Bitterness: A harsh, disagreeable, or cynical attitude. Being angry or resentful because of hurtful or unfair experiences. Blaming: Being blamed is to be held responsible, accused, or held guilty for something. Blaming another is to hold responsible; accuse; to find fault with. Putting responsibility on someone or something else to avoid taking responsibility. This is a key emotion in creating a victim mentality and can cause a deterioration of personal power. Blaming the self is finding fault with oneself, which can lead to feelings of self-abuse, depression, etc.
Conflict: Internal conflict is a mental and emotional struggle within the self, arising from opposing demands or impulses. External conflict is to fight; to disagree or be disagreeable; to struggle or battle against; to antagonize. Prolonged strife or struggle.
Confusion: A disoriented feeling; foggy thinking; chaos; lack of distinctness or clearness; perplexity; bewilderment; a disturbed mental state.
Creative Insecurity: Feeling unsafe or untrusting the self about the creation or development of anything, relationships, family, health, money, career and/or artistic endeavors. A feeling of insecurity that arises and blocks the creative process.
Crying: The (often) involuntary act of expressing a strong emotion; a response to pain or suffering (emotional or physical). A response to or an expression of helplessness. A physical sensation felt in the throat, chest, and/or diaphragm. Often becomes trapped when one does not allow him/herself to cry.
Defensiveness: A state of resisting attack or protecting oneself; being sensitive to the threat of criticism or injury to one's ego; being on guard against real or imagined threats to one's person (physical or emotional).
Depression: A state of being sad, gloomy, low in spirits, dejected. Often a secondary emotion caused by “anger turned inward†at the self and feelings of shame and guilt, etc.
Despair: A complete loss of hope; misery; difficult or unable to be helped.
Discouragement: Feeling a lack of courage, hope or confidence; disheartened, dispirited. Losing the nerve to try or attempt something.
Disgust: A feeling of loathing; when good taste or moral sense is offended; a strong aversion.
Dread: Fear of something that is about to happen; apprehension as to something in the future, usually real but sometimes unknown.
Effort Unreceived: When one's work, achievement, attempts or endeavors are not accepted or recognized; when one's best effort is not considered good enough; a feeling of being unappreciated. Not feeling approved of or validated.
Failure: When one falls short of success or achievement in something expected, attempted, or desired.
Fear: A strongly distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil or pain; the threat may be real or imagined. Forlorn: Miserable; sad and lonely by reason of abandonment, desolation or emptiness; hopeless; forsaken.
Frustration: Exasperation; being stuck or unable to progress; feeling blocked from causing a change or achieving an objective or goal.
Grief: Intense emotional suffering caused by loss, disaster, misfortune, etc.; an acute sorrow and deep sadness. A universal reaction to bereavement. Also can be feeling harassed, vexed, or exasperated. Guilt: The feeling of having done wrong or committed an offense. Feeling responsible for the harmful actions of another (e.g. abuse, parents divorce, death, etc.) Often accompanied by feelings of depression, shame, and selfabuse.
Hatred: To loathe; despise; great dislike or aversion. Often comes as a result of "hurt love." Often hatred is a situation rather than a person. Self-hatred creates destructive behaviors and illnesses. Heartache: Anguish and pain of the heart; distress usually as a result of difficulty or sadness in a relationship. Felt as a crushing or burning physical sensation in the chest. Helplessness: Being unable to help oneself; being without the aid or protection of another. Having little strength or personal power. A common emotion for those suffering from a "victim mentality" Feeling unable to change one's circumstances or state.
Hopelessness: Devoid of hope; having no expectation of good; having no remedy or cure; no prospect of change or improvement. Horror: A strong emotion of alarm, disgust, or outrage caused by something frightful or shocking. Humiliation: A painful loss of pride, dignity or self-respect; to feel mortified; embarrassed.
Indecisiveness: An inability to make a decision; wavering back and forth between one choice or another. Stems from distrust of the self or doubting the ability to make a good decision.
Insecurity: A lack of confidence; self-conscious; shy. Feeling unsafe from danger or ridicule.
Jealousy: Resentful and envious of someone's success, achievements, or advantages.
Having suspicious fears; fears of rivalry or unfaithfulness. Results from a fear of not being loved and/or from insecurity.
Lack of Control: Lacking restraint or direction; unable to regulate or command; a feeling that someone or something else determines your course.
Longing: To have a strong desire or craving; a yearning or pining; aching for; to miss someone or something; to want something you do not have.
Lost: Unable to see the correct or acceptable course; having no direction. Physically lost most often shows up from childhood. Emotionally lost refers to a feeling of being unable to see what the right decision or direction, being unable to find emotional stability.
Love Unreceived: A feeling that love expressed is or has been rejected. Feeling unwanted, not cared for; not accepted; a lack of love where it is desired.
Low Self-Esteem: A low appraisal of one's own worth or value; feeling and focusing on one's flaws; holding a feeling of disrespect for the self; not confident; lack of self-love.
Lust: Intense sexual desire or appetite; an overwhelming want or craving; passion; to covet.
Nervousness: Unnatural or acutely uneasy or apprehensive; fearful; timid; to feel jumpy or on edge. Overjoy: Intense delight or elation which is too overpowering for the body; joy that it is a shock to the system. Overwhelm: To be overpowered in mind or emotion; extreme stress; feeling overpowered with superior force; feeling excessively burdened.
Panic: A sudden, overwhelming fear that produces hysterical behavior, unreasonable fearful thoughts or physical symptoms such as trembling and hyperventilation; a strong feeling of impending doom.
Peeved: Irritated; annoyed; exasperated; irked; aggravated; ticked off.
Pride: An overly high esteeming of oneself for some real or imagined merit or superiority; vanity; feeling better than others; haughty; non-teachable; has to be right; expects more credit than earned; or treats others with disdain or contempt. Having a healthy amount of pride is a good thing, and this type of pride usually doesn't show up as a trapped emotion.
Rejection: Feeling denied, refused or rebuffed; discarded as useless or unimportant; cast out; unwanted; forsaken. Resentment: A feeling of displeasure or indignation at someone or something regarded as the cause of injury or insult; bitter for having been treated unfairly; unwilling to forgive. Often this emotion comes along with animosity.
Sadness: Unhappy; sorrowful; mournful; affected by grief.
Self-Abuse: Abusing the self emotionally includes negative self-talk, blaming the self, etc. Abusing the self physically includes mistreating the body by use of addictive substances; to not care for the body by lack of sleep, proper diet or nutrition; to work beyond what one can or should endure; to punish to tax oneself excessively. This abuse may help atone for “sins,” real or imagined, and usually is driven by anger. Illnesses can be forms of self-abuse. Shame: A feeling of being wrong, defective or disreputable. The painful feeling of having done or experienced something dishonorable, improper or foolish; disgrace; humiliation; a cause for regret. The lowest vibration of all the emotions. Leads to guilt, depression and even suicide.
Shock: A sudden or violent disturbance of the emotions of sensibilities; extreme surprise; to feel traumatized or stunned. Sorrow: A sad regret; distress caused by loss, disappointment or grief; to feel or express grief, unhappiness, or sadness. Stubbornness: Being difficult; unbendable; unable or unwilling to forgive; obstinate; headstrong; resistant.
Taken for Granted: Feels treated with careless indifference; not given thanks or for something accomplished, similar to ignored.
Terror: Intense, sharp, overmastering fear; extreme fright; alarm. 8 Unsupported: A lack of support, help or encouragement; not provided for by another; not defended when help is needed; feeling the burden is too heavy to bear alone, etc.
Unworthy: Not good enough; beneath the dignity of; not commendable or credible; undeserving; not valuable or suitable; unbecoming.
Vulnerability: Feeling susceptible to harm, either emotional or physical; unsafe; unstable.
Wishy-Washy: Weak, spiritless; undecided irresolute; without strength of character. To lack conviction; without a backbone.
Worry: Dwelling on difficulty or troubles; unease or anxiety about a situation or a person; extreme concern over potential problems; concern about a loved one in possible distress.
Worthless: Of no importance or value; without excellence of character, quality or esteem; serving no purpose.