when you dont stuff your emotions with food and numb out, then the emotions are stirring and cause lots of anxiety. the anxiety can lead to destructive behavior as you try to escape it. smoking , drinking and drugs may be used to escape . emotions cant hurt you but how you deal with them can. my biggest problem is anxiety and not sleeping. i try to get lots of sleep but need sometimes to take drugs. i like the medication since it takes away the stress and anxiety. the more sleep and execise i get the less anxiety i have. so maybe people get really depressed since they dont have a way to suppress the anxiety and then they have suicidal intentions..... this is sad to me..... if im upset i tell myself that this will pass and tomorrow is a new day. i always make lists of my goals and how to reach them. this usually puts my life in perspective and cheers me up. if people have an attitude of gratitude then they usually can see that they dont have it as bad as many other people and i think that makes you able to bear burdens better.........everyone is different but i think we all go through some changes mentally and spiritually along with the physical. it is good to have some support from friends and family.