- A mirthless smile
- Giving comfort to another without much energy (rubbing their back, patting their shoulder)
- Limp hands and arms
- Staring off at nothing
- A hanging head
- A loose jaw
- Feeling directionless
- Becoming less verbal
- Propping the cheek up with a fist
- A dull or bleak look
- Slowed responses to stimuli (loud noises, activity, a person speaking)
- A desire to sleep or tune out
- Depressed hunger and thirst
- The head dipping to the chest
- Silent tears
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6 comments:
I think using sarcasm might also be used when one is resigned.
"Well, I may as well kill myself now and get it over with, because I'm dead meat when I get home as it is."
Thank you so much for doing these!
Good one, Bish!
You're welcome, PJ!
Just a comment that you need not post.
I love this "Emotion Thesaurus" - you could expand this concept into a full size book.
Actually, Marty...Becca and I are leaning in this direction, but will make a formal announcement next week...*wink, wink, nudge, nudge*
As a writer, this list is really helpful! I joined this blog and you are now in my quick access toolbar. Thank you.
Do you post ideas on Twitter? If so, please add me by my name (no spaces)and I will add you back! Thanks again! ;-)
---THEA RAUTH
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