Eight Basic Emotions

Most alcoholics miss the instinctual opportunity to embrace change

Pia Mellody breaks the complex web of human sentiment down to eight basic emotions:


ANGER (resentment, irritation, frustration)
FEAR (apprehensive, overwhelmed, threatened)
PAIN (hurt, pity, sad, lonely)
JOY (happy, elated, hopeful)
PASSION (enthusiasm, desire, zest)
LOVE (affection, tenderness, compassion, warmth)
SHAME (embarrassed, humbled)
GUILT (regretful, contrite, remorseful)