Emotional Wellness Vocabulary

noun the state of being deprived of something or someone valuable, especially through death

• The family is still in the process of mourning their recent bereavement.
• She's been struggling to cope with the bereavement of her best friend.
• I can't believe he ghosted her right after her bereavement.
• The end of the era marked a bereavement of sorts for the company.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality (health)

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun (delicate)

• Due to her delicate health, the doctor advised her to avoid strenuous activities.
• She has delicate health, so she needs to be careful about what she eats.
• Her delicate health means she can't handle too much partying.
• The fragile economy is in a state of delicate health.

noun a state of being disconnected or detached

adjective disconnected or detached

• The disconnection between the two departments led to a breakdown in communication.
• There was a disconnection in the wifi signal, so I couldn't finish my work.
• I felt a disconnection with my old friends after moving to a new city.
• The disconnection from reality in his mind was evident in his erratic behavior.

verb to criticize or treat someone unfairly or unkindly

• It is inappropriate to dump on others in a professional setting.
• Don't dump on me for being late, I had a valid reason.
• Stop dumping on me, I'm doing my best.
• She felt like life was continuously dumping on her with one problem after another.

noun a place where waste or garbage is deposited

verb to dispose of waste or garbage in a careless or hasty manner

• The company is facing legal consequences for improper waste dumps.
• I heard there are illegal dumps in the forest near our neighborhood.
• I can't believe he just dumped her over text.
• After the breakup, she felt like emotional dumps were weighing her down.

verb to throw or cast something off quickly and forcefully

• She flung off her coat before entering the meeting room.
• He just flung off his shoes as soon as he got home.
• I saw her fling off her hat and run towards the stage.
• After years of stress, she finally decided to fling off all her worries and live in the moment.

noun a telephone call that has been ended by the person who made the call

verb to end a telephone call by putting the receiver back in its cradle or pressing a button on the phone

• Please do not hang up the phone until we have finished our conversation.
• Don't hang up yet, I still have more to tell you.
• I was so annoyed, I just wanted to hang up on him.
• It's time to hang up our differences and work together for a common goal.

noun a person or thing that has been left behind

verb to go away from without taking or removing

• It is important to ensure you do not leave behind any personal belongings when checking out of the hotel.
• Hey, don't forget to grab your jacket so you don't leave it behind at the restaurant.
• I always double check to make sure I don't leave my phone behind when I go out.
• As we move forward, let's leave behind any negative attitudes and focus on positivity.

noun a person's mood or emotional state

• She was experiencing low spirits due to the recent loss of her loved one.
• He's been in low spirits ever since he lost his job.
• I hate seeing my friend in such low spirits, it's really bringing me down too.
• The rainy weather seemed to match her low spirits perfectly.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'overanxious' describes a state of being excessively anxious

• The overanxious student was constantly worried about their grades.
• My mom gets overanxious every time I'm out late with friends.
• Don't be so overanxious, everything will work out in the end.
• His overanxious behavior was like a dark cloud hanging over the group.

noun a type of therapy used to treat emotional and mental health conditions

• Psychotherapy is a form of treatment that involves talking to a therapist to address mental health issues.
• I've been going to psychotherapy sessions to help me work through my anxiety.
• My friend swears by psychotherapy for dealing with her stress.
• Sometimes, it feels like psychotherapy is peeling back the layers of my mind to reveal the root of my problems.

verb to become calm or composed after a period of excitement or activity

• After years of traveling, I am ready to settle down and start a family.
• Hey man, when are you going to settle down and get a real job?
• I think it's time for you to settle down and stop being so wild.
• The storm finally began to settle down, leaving behind a sense of calm.

verb to straighten out or make less tense or rigid

• The diplomat tried to unbend the tense situation by offering a compromise.
• I need to unbend after a long day at work, maybe with a good book.
• Let's unbend and chill out at the beach this weekend.
• It took time for her to unbend her rigid beliefs and consider alternative perspectives.

noun a departure or retreat

verb to leave or abandon a situation or place without explanation or permission

• The investor decided to walk away from the deal due to disagreements over the terms.
• I saw Sarah walkaway from the party early last night.
• Don't let them treat you like that, just walkaway and find better friends.
• Sometimes it's better to walkaway from a toxic relationship for your own well-being.

noun a state of being excessively or overly anxious

• Her overanxiousness about the upcoming exam was evident in her constant studying and fretting.
• I can tell by your overanxiousness that you really care about how the presentation goes.
• Chill out, your overanxiousness is making everyone else stressed.
• His overanxiousness was like a heavy weight on his shoulders, causing him to second-guess every decision.

adjective describing a state of being in a relationship with oneself, often used as an alternative to the term 'single'

• Many individuals are choosing to remain self-partnered rather than entering into traditional relationships.
• I've decided to embrace being self-partnered for now and focus on my own personal growth.
• Who needs a significant other when you can be happily self-partnered?
• Being self-partnered allows you to be fully independent and in control of your own happiness.

verb to remove or eliminate something by wiping or rubbing

adverb used to describe how something is done or to what extent

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• She used a soft cloth to gently wipe away the dust from the antique furniture.
• I always carry tissues with me to quickly wipe away any spills.
• He grabbed a paper towel to wipe away the mess before anyone noticed.
• The therapist helped her to wipe away the painful memories of her past.

noun the act or process of coming into or being in contact with something

adjective pertaining to or involving physical contact or touching

• The touchings between the two countries have improved diplomatic relations.
• I heard about the touchings between them, seems like they are getting along well.
• Have you seen the touchings going on between those two? It's kinda cute.
• The touchings of kindness and compassion in her actions were truly heartwarming.