answer:We humans are emotional creatures. There’s no escaping it. While my emotions give me trouble for reasons other than my divorce, I can understand your plight. I’d give you a big hug, were I nearby. I use psychotherapy to manage my unpleasant emotions. Over many years, I’ve come to recognize them and have also built a good repertoire of skills to deal with unpleasant emotions. Deep breathing exercises help, but they only do so to a certain extent. Sometimes I simply have to feel the pain, acknowledge it, and walk through it. Sometimes I lie on the floor and sob. Sometimes I go for a walk. Sometimes I wash the dishes. I have learned action is the key for me. When I mindfully perform some action no matter how small, I can step outside the wash of negative emotions, and I can heal.