Atlas of Emotions

By Col Mukteshwar Prasad(Retd)Based on materials of His Holiness Dalai Lamas & Dr. Paul EkmanAtlas of Emotions Part 5 (Sadness)

4.Sadness- We are saddened by lossSTATES -Each emotion contains a number of related states, which differ in intensity. The states shown here are representative, not exhaustive.Most INTENSE to Least INTENSE1. ANGUISH-Intense agitated sadness 2. SORROW Sadness over a loss3. GRIEF Anguished sadness over a loss of loved ones4 DESPAIR Resigned anguished5. MISERY-Anguished sadness usually prolonged 6. HOPELESSNESS-A feeling that nothing good is to come7. HELPLESSNESS Realization of the inability to prevent or cope with the loss8.RESIGNATION-Acceptance that nothing can be done9.DISTRAUGHTNESS-Agitated sadness10.DISCOURAGEMENT- A feeling that there is no way to cope11.DISAPPOINTMENT- A feeling that expectations are not being met

4.Sadness- We are saddened by lossActions of SadnessAn emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous. Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 1.ANGUISH1. WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the sadness.(In a state of anguish, withdrawing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)2. RUMINATE- Repetitively think about the emotional experience.(In a state of anguish, ruminating is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)3.PROTEST- Complain about the loss, knowing that the complaint will not recover what was lost.(In a state of anguish, protesting is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)4. MOURN- Focus on the loss.(In a state of anguish, mourning is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)5. SEEK COMFORT- Seek help or support from others.(In a state of anguish, seeking comfort is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4.Sadness- We are saddened by lossActions of SadnessAn emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous. Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 2.SORROW1. WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the sadness.(In a state of anguish, withdrawing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)2. RUMINATE- Repetitively think about the emotional experience.(In a state of anguish, ruminating is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)3.FEEL ASHAMED-Feel the need to hide how one feels about what or who is lost.(In a state of sorrow, feeling ashamed is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration )4. MOURN- Focus on the loss.(In a state of anguish, mourning is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)5. SEEK COMFORT- Seek help or support from others.(In a state of anguish, seeking comfort is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4.Sadness- We are saddened by lossActions of SadnessAn emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous. Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 3.GRIEF1. WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the sadness.(In a state of anguish, withdrawing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)2. RUMINATE- Repetitively think about the emotional experience.(In a state of anguish, ruminating is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)3.FEEL ASHAMED-Feel the need to hide how one feels about what or who is lost.(In a state of sorrow, feeling ashamed is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration ) 4.PROTEST- Complain about the loss, knowing that the complaint will not recover what was lost.(In a state of anguish, protesting is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)5. MOURN- Focus on the loss.(In a state of anguish, mourning is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)6. SEEK COMFORT- Seek help or support from others.(In a state of anguish, seeking comfort is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4.Sadness- We are saddened by lossActions of SadnessAn emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous. Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 4.DESPAIR1. WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the sadness.(In a state of anguish, withdrawing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)2. RUMINATE- Repetitively think about the emotional experience.(In a state of anguish, ruminating is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)3. MOURN- Focus on the loss.(In a state of anguish, mourning is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)4. SEEK COMFORT- Seek help or support from others.(In a state of anguish, seeking comfort is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4.Sadness- We are saddened by lossActions of SadnessAn emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous. Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 5.MISERY1. WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the sadness.(In a state of anguish, withdrawing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)2. RUMINATE- Repetitively think about the emotional experience.(In a state of anguish, ruminating is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)3.PROTEST- Complain about the loss, knowing that the complaint will not recover what was lost.(In a state of anguish, protesting is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)4. MOURN- Focus on the loss.(In a state of anguish, mourning is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)5. SEEK COMFORT- Seek help or support from others.(In a state of anguish, seeking comfort is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4.Sadness- We are saddened by lossActions of SadnessAn emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous. Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 6.HELPLESSNESS1. WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the sadness.(In a state of anguish, withdrawing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)2. RUMINATE- Repetitively think about the emotional experience.(In a state of anguish, ruminating is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)3.FEEL ASHAMED-Feel the need to hide how one feels about what or who is lost.(In a state of sorrow, feeling ashamed is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration ) 4.PROTEST- Complain about the loss, knowing that the complaint will not recover what was lost.(In a state of anguish, protesting is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)5. SEEK COMFORT- Seek help or support from others.(In a state of anguish, seeking comfort is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4.Sadness- We are saddened by lossActions of SadnessAn emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous. Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 7.RESIGNATION1. RUMINATE- Repetitively think about the emotional experience.(In a state of anguish, ruminating is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.) 2. MOURN- Focus on the loss.(In a state of anguish, mourning is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)3.FEEL ASHAMED-Feel the need to hide how one feels about what or who is lost.(In a state of sorrow, feeling ashamed is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration )4. WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the sadness.(In a state of anguish, withdrawing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.) 5.PROTEST- Complain about the loss, knowing that the complaint will not recover what was lost.(In a state of anguish, protesting is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)6. SEEK COMFORT- Seek help or support from others.(In a state of anguish, seeking comfort is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4.Sadness- We are saddened by lossActions of SadnessAn emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous. Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 7.DESTRAUGHTNESS1. WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the sadness.(In a state of anguish, withdrawing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.) 2.FEEL ASHAMED-Feel the need to hide how one feels about what or who is lost.(In a state of sorrow, feeling ashamed is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration ) 3.PROTEST- Complain about the loss, knowing that the complaint will not recover what was lost.(In a state of anguish, protesting is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)4. SEEK COMFORT- Seek help or support from others.(In a state of anguish, seeking comfort is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4.Sadness- We are saddened by lossActions of SadnessAn emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous. Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 8.DISCORAGEMENT1. WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the sadness.(In a state of anguish, withdrawing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)2. RUMINATE- Repetitively think about the emotional experience.(In a state of anguish, ruminating is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.) 3. MOURN- Focus on the loss.(In a state of anguish, mourning is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.) 4. SEEK COMFORT- Seek help or support from others.(In a state of anguish, seeking comfort is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)5.PROTEST- Complain about the loss, knowing that the complaint will not recover what was lost.(In a state of anguish, protesting is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)

4.Sadness- We are saddened by lossActions of SadnessAn emotional state may lead to actions depending on state , which can be intrinsic or intentional and constructive, destructive or ambiguous. Actions shown here are intrinsic, happening without conscious choice. 7.RESIGNATION1. WITHDRAW-Physically or mentally leave the scene of what is triggering the sadness.(In a state of anguish, withdrawing is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.)2. RUMINATE- Repetitively think about the emotional experience.(In a state of anguish, ruminating is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration.) 3.FEEL ASHAMED-Feel the need to hide how one feels about what or who is lost.(In a state of sorrow, feeling ashamed is DESTRUCTIVE. It inhibits collaboration ) 4. MOURN- Focus on the loss.(In a state of anguish, mourning is AMBIGUOUS. It may either enable or inhibit collaboration.)5. SEEK COMFORT- Seek help or support from others.(In a state of anguish, seeking comfort is CONSTRUCTIVE. It enables collaboration.)

4.Sadness- We are saddened by lossTriggers of SadnessTriggers automatically bring forth an emotion without consideration. Awareness of the trigger usually takes place at the end of this process, if at all. Triggers can be -UNIVERSAL TRIGGERS- Universal triggers are innate, common to everyone. They affect us more intensely than learned triggers.-LEARNED TRIGGERS-S Learned triggers are either cultural, stemming from widely shared experiences, or personal, arising from more individual experiences.PERCEPTION -We can become emotional about anything: the world around us, both novel and familiar, and our own expectations and memories.RESPONSE-The emotions are our response to triggers. They arise automatically and result in emotional actions.Different triggers of Disgust are Being rejected by someone important -T his is an example of a universal trigger. Losing a loved one -T his is an example of a universal trigger.Perceiving a loss of status -- This is an example of a learned trigger.Not being invited to a party - This is an example of a learned trigger Losing a treasured belonging - This is an example of a learned trigger

4.Sadness- We are saddened by lossA Mood of SadnessThis is an example of a mood, a longer-lasting cousin of the emotion that causes the related emotion to be felt more frequently and intensely. It is not always apparent what triggers a mood.DYSPHORIA (OR FEELING BLUE)Feelings of resignation, discouragement or disappointment that endure. Anguish does not transform into a mood.

Experiencing CalmA calm, balanced frame of mind is necessary to evaluate and understand our changing emotions. Calmness ideally is a baseline state, unlike emotions, which arise when triggered and then recede.