tertiary · Repairing

Labeling

Part of the Emotional Dysregulation ADHD

What is Labeling?

You put accurate words to emotion, reducing confusion.

When you might feel labeling

Labeling is a specific form of aware, which itself is a type of repairing. You might experience this feeling in situations where repairing is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define labeling.

Emotional Hierarchy

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Explore Labeling on the Interactive Wheel

Use our free interactive feeling wheel to explore labeling and discover related emotions.

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Related Emotions

Noticing

You can identify the state early enough to interrupt escalation....

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Stepping Back

You create space before responding to protect relationships and goals....

Checking Facts

You test assumptions before reacting to perceived threat....

Perspective

You widen context so one moment feels less absolute....

Naming Needs

You say what support or boundary would help right now....

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