Are you good at identifying emotions/feelings within yourself?

Example 1: At my last psych appointment the pdoc said I looked happy. I didn't think I was.

Example 2: Was recently seen at main hospital emergency department  because of chest pains. Tests were ok, but BP was higher than normal . Had to go for follow up the next day . Doctor said it had been  raised because I was anxious. Apparently my pulse rate was fast.  I hadn't noticed I was anxious.

I don't think it happens all the time ie I sometimes know when I'm anxious etc .

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  • I used to think I did. I mean you assume you know what emotions feel like. But I've recently realised that not only do I have no idea how to tell emotions on other people, I also have no clue when it comes to my own emotions. This is quite a recent revelation. What I'm feeling at any one time is very difficult to describe in words. 

  • I used to think I did. I mean you assume you know what emotions feel like. But I've recently realised that not only do I have no idea how to tell emotions on other people, I also have no clue when it comes to my own emotions. This is quite a recent revelation. What I'm feeling at any one time is very difficult to describe in words

    @NAS51133 me too. Quite a shock when I first realised it!

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  • I used to think I did. I mean you assume you know what emotions feel like. But I've recently realised that not only do I have no idea how to tell emotions on other people, I also have no clue when it comes to my own emotions. This is quite a recent revelation. What I'm feeling at any one time is very difficult to describe in words

    @NAS51133 me too. Quite a shock when I first realised it!

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