What do you say when you don’t know how to express how you feel?

For many men, this is one of the biggest challenges when it comes to mental health. You know something is there, but you don’t know how to put it into words, or where to even begin.

In this episode of the Men’s Mental Health Series, we break down how to start opening up, even if it feels awkward, uncomfortable, or unfamiliar.

We talk about why there is no “perfect” way to express yourself, how to begin identifying emotions, and what it looks like to ask for what you need in relationships.

This episode also explores what happens when the people around you don’t respond the way you hoped, and how to navigate those situations while still honoring your own growth.

What We Cover:

Why expressing emotions feels difficult for men

How to start opening up without overthinking it

Understanding that there is no “right” way to communicate feelings

How to identify and describe emotions

What to do when people don’t respond well

The importance of therapy and working through blind spots

If You Need Support

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for support.

United States:

Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

Or chat via 988lifeline.org

Outside the U.S.:

Visit https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines

to find a helpline in your country

You are not alone, and support is available.