Why do we conceal the emotions which, had we declared it, could have liberated us?

Question

Why do we conceal the emotions which, had we declared it, could have liberated us?

Answer 1

It's difficult for many of us to appear vulnerable.

Answer 2

because of fear. we hold ourselves back,our conscience always reminding us.its about getting in a rut.but what you said,its about getting out of the rut.

Answer 3

Fear of rejection

Answer 4

Our pride and ego. We don't know it could be liberating, until later in life, if ever.

Answer 5

...well, there is a time to laugh and cry...but, really for a sad movie...

...movies are predictable so why the tears...i always ask...

Answer 6

If a police officer stops me (as they have,) and says I was speeding when I wasn't HOW THE h**l does expressing my emotions liberate me? I would LITERALLY be INCARCERATED.

Many people, when I use CAPS to express myself, violate me. How is expressing my emotions liberating?

I think you are under a false assumption that all situations are the same as all other situations. Everybody and event can be different. God blessed me with common sense to shut up some times, and arrogance to not some times. Usually, for me, my arrogance isn't liberating.

Answer 7

Emotions do not liberate us.  Clarity and enlightenment do liberate us.  The external never has the answers which lead to true happiness, joy, understanding, clarity, love, appreciation, or compassion.

Answer 8

Sometimes declaring emotions can destroy us.

Answer 9

Because it causes anxiety, so our human brains try to repress those feelings as a defense mechanism. Do a search on Freud and Defense Mechanism on wikipedia. You will find answers.