Emotion Thesarus Entry: Hurt (Emotional)

• A jerking walk or run (fleeing a person or situation)
• Replaying the hurtful event over and over
• Nausea
• Self-loathing
• Hurt that turns to violence (throwing items, damaging property, breaking things)
• Avoiding others
• Seeking out the comfort of a loved one
• Heavy limbs and numbness
• Splotchy skin from crying, red nose, puffy eyes and lips
• A trembling lip
• Shaking the head in denial
• Hyperventilating
• Sudden weakness (leaning against a locker, wall, or doorway)
• Flawed judgement

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