The feelings and their functions

Some feelings surpass rational thinking, for example anger and fear, which make thinking clearly difficult. 

 Our alarm turns on quickly and brusquely and often in wrongful situations. This tires a lot and uses a lot of energy. 

 Situations of this type that entail to desctructive reactions of escape and avoidance are called anxiety. 

 The cerebral cortex balances the feelings.
THE FUNCTION OF THE FEELINGS

 Although we manage and express the feelings differently, we experience these in almost the same way. The reason is the construction of the human brain. 

 Fear: helps us look for protection and avoid danger. 

 Sadness: gives space to reflect and makes us understand/see what and whom means something for us. We reflect over the reason for life and the meaning of loss. 

 Shame: helps us adapt to what is socially acceptable so that we don't violate the social norms and rules. It makes us cancel an action, hide or run away. 

 Anger: helps us protect ourselves and prevent that someone attack us.

 Happiness: helps us aument things that are enjoyable, things that aliment us. 

 Bad conscience: helps us pay attention to other human beings. 

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