The Feelings Files
About the feelings files
- Feelings can be confusing — these pages help you understand them and find what helps.
- Each file looks at a different feeling — what it is, why we have it, and what helps when it feels big or tricky.
- You’ll find ideas, stories, and things you can try to help your feelings settle.
- All feelings are OK — learning about them helps you feel more in control.
About the feeling files
- The more you understand your emotions, the easier it becomes to manage them.
- Each 'feeling file' explores a common emotion — how it feels in your mind and body, why it happens, and ways to cope.
- Emotions are messages from your brain and body. Understanding them helps you look after your wellbeing and respond, not just react.
Worry, stress and anxiety
Worry happens when your brain is trying to protect you from danger — even small things can set it off!
A bit of worry can help you focus or prepare, but too much can make your body feel fizzy or your brain full of “what ifs.”
Find ways to spot worry early and calm it down before it takes over.
Worry, stress and anxiety
Worry and anxiety are part of life, but when they stick around, they can drain your energy and focus.
This page helps you understand how anxiety works, what your body is doing when you feel it, and what helps you reset your system and think clearly again.
Find out more about worry and anxiety
Feeling sad, low mood & depression
Everyone feels sad sometimes — it’s a normal part of life.
But if the sadness doesn’t seem to go away, or you stop enjoying things you used to love, it’s important to talk to someone.
Understand more about sadness and what can help lift your mood again.
Feeling sad, low mood & depression
Feeling low or depressed can make the world seem dull or heavy.
Here we explore what’s happening when your mood drops, how to tell if it’s becoming depression, and what kinds of support and small steps can really help you start to feel better.
Explore more about feeling low
Anger
Anger is a strong feeling that everyone has — it’s what happens when something feels unfair, scary, or too much.
It’s OK to feel angry, but what matters is what you do with that feeling.
This page helps you learn where anger comes from and ways to calm it safely before it explodes.
Anger
Anger often hides other feelings — like hurt, fear, or frustration.
It’s a natural emotion, but it can cause problems if it builds up or gets out in ways that hurt you or others.
Here you’ll explore how anger works in your body and brain, and how to express it or release it in healthy ways.
Loneliness
Everyone feels lonely sometimes — even when they’re around other people.
It can happen when you feel left out, miss someone, or just don’t feel understood.
This page helps you see that you’re not alone in feeling lonely and gives you ideas for feeling more connected again.
explore more about feeling lonely and feeling more connected
Loneliness
Loneliness isn’t just about being alone — it’s about feeling unseen or disconnected.
Even people who seem popular can feel lonely sometimes.
This page helps you understand why loneliness happens, how to reach out (even when it feels hard), and how small steps can help you feel part of something again
Embarassment and shame
Embarrassment and shame can make you want to disappear — but they’re part of being human. This file helps you understand where they come from, why they can hit hard, and how to move through them with kindness for yourself.
Embarassment and shame
We all feel embarrassed sometimes — like when we trip, say the wrong thing, or get told off. But those moments don’t last forever. This file helps you see why it happens and how to stop that “want to hide” feeling taking over.