Most strong emotions feel like they will last forever.
In reality, the intense part is usually a short wave in the body, then the mind keeps replaying it.
Next time something hits hard, you can try this simple pattern:
pause for a moment
breathe in and out slowly
stay with the sensation in your body for about 90 seconds
Not to erase the emotion, just to let the first wave move through.
If you took the next big feeling that shows up today and simply rode out those 90 seconds with it, what do you think you’d notice in your body afterwards?