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You feel upset but are unsure how to explain it. What helps?

Name the feeling and its reason in simple words.

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  1. Say how you feel and why ✔
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Why: Putting feelings into words can make them easier to understand. Try saying, 'I feel upset because...'

Huh, didn't know that: If you do not know the reason, you can still say that you feel upset.

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Why was the cucumber mad? Because it was in a pickle.
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Answer: Say how you feel and why. Putting feelings into words can make them easier to understand. Try saying, 'I feel upset because...'

  1. Talking About Your Feelings kidshealth.org/en/kids/talk-feelings.html
    it helps to put your feelings into words
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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