So this comes up a lot with me during both my group and individual DBT therapy. I really struggle to name emotions when discussing things. I have a really bad habit of bottling up emotions and also being really secretive and private which also makes it harder. So I usually just say something like "I felt overwhelmed" but the therapists all call me out on that and really push me for more.

 We've gone through a little bit of it in group but not in much detail. I'm just wondering why it's good to label emotions or be able to name what I'm feeling in certain situations. I guess I'm struggling as I don't see why it matters or makes a difference. Can anyone offer me some insight?