Catharsis
Deep release after emotional expression. A cleansing.
Deep release after emotional expression. A cleansing. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.
Where catharsis lives in the body
Chest
Tightness or warmth
Face
Slight warmth
Shoulders
Slumped, dropped
Stomach
Empty, unsettled
Related emotions
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for catharsis. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.