5 PRIMARY EMOTIONS: Description & Physical Sensations
5 primary emotions, along with a general description and how they might feel in the body:
Emotion | Description | How It Feels in the Body |
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Love | A feeling of affection and attachment towards someone | Warmth in the chest, butterflies in the stomach, sense of closeness |
Happiness | A feeling of joy and contentment | Smiling, laughter, lightness in the body |
Sadness | A feeling of sorrow or loss | Heavy heart, tears, hunched posture |
Anger | A feeling of frustration or annoyance | Flushed face, raised voice, tense muscles |
Fear | A feeling of apprehension or danger | Increased heart rate, sweating, tense muscles |
Note: The physical sensations listed are general and may vary from person to person. They are not intended to be a definitive list, but rather a starting point for understanding how emotions can be felt in the body.