Week 5🔸Reactions & Well-being

emotionally resilient

able to cope with emotional stress or pressure; staying mentally strong in difficult situations

(emotionally) drained

very tired

run on empty

to be extremely tired, both mentally and physically, but still trying to function

keep it together

to stay calm and in control of your emotions, especially during a stressful situation

come undone

to lose control emotionally, often suddenly and completely

mentally taxing

sth that requires a lot of mental effort and can be emotionally draining

detached

emotionally disconnected from people or experiences

in overdrive

operating at a nonstop, self-destructing pace due to stress or pressure

stoic

appearing calm and unbothered by emotions, often by suppressing them

depleted

with no energy or emotional resources, often from prolonged stress

raw

emotionally sensitive

punch in the gut

a sudden, intense emotional blow

check in with yourself

to pause and reflect on your emotional or mental state, often as a way to regulate stress or reconnect with how you’re feeling

set boundaries

to define and communicate limits that protect your emotional and mental well-being

lean into sth

to willingly engage with or accept a difficult emotion or situation instead of avoiding it

sit with your emotions

to allow yourself to feel emotions fully without rushing to fix, suppress, or escape them

low-key anxious

“kinda” (anxious / bored / angry, etc.) but consistently feeling this way without any dramatic signs or reasons

zone out

to stop paying attention and not hear or see what is around you for a short period of time

jittery

physically restless or shaky due to nerves or stress

edgy

easily irritated, emotionally tense

walk on eggshells

to behave very carefully to avoid conflict or upsetting sb

fall to pieces

to emotionally break down or lose control, usually in an overwhelming moment

let off steam

to release built-up emotional tension through activity or distraction

numb

feeling emotionally disconnected or unable to process feelings, often from overload or avoidance

rub salt in the wound

to make sth already painful even worse by adding more emotional discomfort

feel seen

to feel recognised, understood, and emotionally validated by sb

put sb at ease

to help sb feel comfortable, safe, and relaxed

in high spirits

feeling cheerful, optimistic, and energised

down in the dumps

feeling low, sad, or discouraged

weight off one’s shoulders

a sense of relief after letting go of sth heavy or stressful

smirk

a small, fake-looking smile that shows sb thinks they’re better or smarter

bitter pill to swallow

sth difficult to accept

keep one’s cool

to stay calm and not show anger or stress, even when the situation is difficult

ground oneself

do sth to calm down

let sth sink in

slowly realise or understand sth, especially after it surprised or hurt you