EXCITEMENT
What This Emotion Is Telling You
Excitement can be joyful, energising and full of possibility - but it can also feel surprisingly intense.
In this Causes & Triggers resource within Depression & Emotional Distress, we look at what excitement may be communicating. It can tell us that something matters, that we are moving towards something meaningful, that change is happening, or that hope and motivation are beginning to return.
The full guide explores what excitement feels like in the mind and body; excitement during depression and emotional numbness; why excitement and anxiety can feel so similar; positive events as emotional triggers; excitement after trauma, loss or disappointment; recognising overwhelm; neurodivergence; pacing impulsive decisions; a personal reflection; worksheets; a seven-day awareness exercise; books; and clinical/source notes.
A message from Space to Breathe Therapy:
You do not need to turn every spark into a plan or know exactly how something will end. Sometimes the most important thing is simply to notice: “I am excited. This matters to me.
Until next time, give yourself space to breathe.
With love, Maggie
