Title: 10 Common Myths About Emotions (and Why They're Wrong) | Psychology Today
Headings: 10 Common Myths About Emotions (and Why They're Wrong)
Shahram Heshmat Ph.D.
10 Common Myths About Emotions (and Why They're Wrong)
9. "I will always feel this way."

Content: For example, after a romantic breakup, heartbroken people are unable to anticipate the decay of their emotions. One of the reasons for adolescents’ high risk for suicide is because when they feel pain, they lack the life experience to know it is temporary. After a while the change becomes a normal and stable situation. 10. Moods are hard to reverse. A variety of studies have demonstrated that adopting facial expressions of emotion can lead to the corresponding emotional feelings. In other words, “Fake it till you make it.” An expression of pride produces determination. Projecting pride motivates people to try harder in problem solving. We feel sad if we sit in a slumped posture or talk in a slow and low voice.