Author: Bruno Sartini Attacking something other than cause Being alone Being in the dark Communicating the good feeling Crying Death of a loved one Doing nice things for other people Exceptionally good communication Expressing positive feelings to other Feeling excited Hands or fists clenched Hugging people Imagining attacking the cause of anger Jumping up and down Kissing Narrowing of attention Nonverbally communicating disapproval Other offers something wanted, etc. Person finds other attractive Physically attacking the cause of anger Picturing a disastrous conclusion Predisposition to anger Real or threatened pain Reality exceeding expectations Reality falling short of expectations Receiving a wonderful surprise Saying positive things Saying sad things Sharing the feeling Smiling Talking little or not at all Talking to someone about sadness Threat of harm or death Threat of social rejection Tightness or rigidity in body Verbally attacking the cause of anger Violation of expectation wanted Wanting physical closeness or sex Withdrawing from social contact Acting unafraid, hiding the fear Aggressive, threatening gestures Being accepted, belonging Being bouncy, bubbly Being courteous, friendly to others Being forgetful, distracted, etc. Being talkative, talking a lot Blaming, criticizing oneself Bright, glowing face Brooding; withdrawing from contact Comforting self, trying to keep calm Complaining, bitching, etc. Crying, whimpering Crying, tears, whimpering Desirable outcome; getting what was Discovering one is powerless, helpless Empathy with someone who is sad, hurt Experiencing pleasurable stimuli, etc. Eye contact, mutual gaze Eyes darting, looking quickly around Feeling/acting self-confident, etc. Feeling excited, high energy, etc. Feeling happy, joyful, exuberant, etc. Feeling nervous, jittery, jumpy Feeling relaxed, calm Feeling warm, trusting, secure, etc. Fleeing, running, walking hurriedly Frowning, not smiling Frowning, not smiling, etc. Frustration/interruption of activity Getting something striven for, etc. Giggling, laughing Giving up; no longer trying to improve Gritting teeth, showing teeth, etc. Having shared time, experiences Heavy walk, stomping Hiding from threat, trying not to move High thresh hold for worry, annoyance Hugging, holding, cuddling Incoherent, out of control, emotional Irritable, touchy, grouchy Judgment of illegitimacy, unfairness Losing ability to focus, disoriented Loss of control, competence Loss of relationship; separation Loud voice, yelling, screaming Low, quiet, slow, monotonous voice Moping, brooding, being moody Negative outlook; thinking negatively Nervous, fearful talk Nervous tension, anxiety, discomfort Not getting what was wanted, etc. Novel, unfamiliar situation Obscenities, cursing Other inspires openness, trust, etc. Person knows other loves, needs, him or her Physically energetic, active, 'hyper' Pleading, crying for help Positive outlook; seeing bright side Possibility of loss, failure Receiving esteem, respect, praise Receiving love, liking, affection Red, flushed face Redefining the situation, etc. Rejection, exclusion, disapproval Reversal or loss of power, status Saying 'I love you' Screaming, yelling Seeing only the positive side, etc. Shaking, quivering, trembling Shaky, trembling voice Sitting, lying around; inactive, etc. Slow, shuffling movements Slumped, drooping posture Suppressing anger; trying not to show it Suppressing feelings; acting happy Sweating, perspiring Taking action, becoming active Talking less, being speechless Task success, achievement Thinking 'I'm right,' etc. Tired, run-down, low in energy Touching, petting Undesirable outcome, negative surprise Voice is enthusiastic, excited Wanting the best for other, etc. Wanting to see, spend time with other