Does bitterness stem from bottled-up emotions?

Answer 1

Generally, bitterness stems from a volitional decision to not forgive perceived offenses or wrongs from someone else.

Sometimes bitterness is transferred or translocated to another, "I hate God for not preventing the death of my father", "Why didn't my husband prevent my son from hurting me".

Often it is expanded to include other perceived transgressions, "No one respects me."

The only permanent remedy to bitterness is learning to offer true, genuine forgiveness - which must include moving towards more objective interpretation of historical events.

Best to you.

Answer 2

BITTERNESS:
Hebrews 12:13-15 Make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which, no man shall see the Lord. Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root (stem, reason, root, cause) of bitterness springing up (develops, and is a result of)>> trouble you, and thereby many be defiled (ruined, messed up, destroyed).
Bottled up emotions are feelings that are held back. Bottled-up bitterness can lead to ruin, destruction; like a pressure-cooker when there’s too much pressure, it’s going to explode and blow up, unless the pressure is released safely and correctly.
Bitterness doesn’t stem from “bottled” emotions. Bitterness “stems” from offenses (transgressions, wrong-doings, trespasses). Offenses are what cause anger (bitter feelings, bitter "emotions") in the first place. Offenses are the seeds, the root (the beginning) of what “causes” bitterness.
We need to be willing to forgive offenses. There has to first be an offense, before there can be a reason of forgiving. If we do not forgive, then the anger can fester into bitterness (hate), and hate can destroy not only the one who is offended, but also the lives that are touched by the offended one.

Answer 3

Bitterness stems from bottled-up emotions, sure. From not being able to forgive and move on mostly. Bitterness will feed on everything good inside you like the parasite that it is.

Its awful to be bitter because you're actually only hurting yourself. If a person's actions made you bitter...they are having a great time while you're stuck in a holding pattern.

Its so liberating to just let go. Sometimes you just have to force it, but in the end...you're a better person.

Answer 4

I think that bitterness does stem from bottled up emotions. Actually many sickness or aligment in our bodies is a result of bitterness. Along with the bitterness is unforgivnes. Some things or people we have to let go. Some people and circumstances are toxic as along as we hold on to them or it we make ourselves sick. Some things we need to forget so that we can move on.

Answer 5

Emotions are a lot more complex then that but generally yes, botteld up emotions is terrible. It causes more then bitterness, distress, pain, deppression etc. But if you keep these emotions bottled up for long enough you won't be able to just "Open" the bottle. It's done it's damage so you will tend to be a bitter person if you keep your emotions bottled up

Answer 6

bitterness stems from perfectionism and selfishness!it can be a lovely day,but if one little thing is out of place or if plans are altered so that the day no longer fits the bitter persons idealistic image,they start whingeing about how unfair life is,how much it sucks.in my experience,nothing or very little is actually"wrong with the picture"-its just that the bitter person doesnt see value in any picture that isnt pleasing and perfect to her/him.thus,they doom themselves to incessant disapointment,and subject others to their depressing annoying rants against everything-they are simply malcontents,nothing can please them! as for bottled emotions,WHAT bottled emotions?the bitter people i know are not at all inhibited about expressing loudly and ad infinitum,about all they find wrong with self/others/world.i wish they would bottle it a bit !!!!!

Answer 7

I think that, yes, sometimes it does. But, more so, I think it stems from simply being hurt. You can let emotions out all you want, but that hardly repairs the damage sometimes. If you've been hurt repeatedly, then you've been conditioned to be bitter about something and no amount of crying, talking, screaming, or emotional outage is going to heal that. Only time, and positive re-enforcement, if anything.

Answer 8

Bitterness stems from an inability to forgive, either for oneself or for the other person. When you learn that to forgive... heals and serves the self more than it does the person you feel deserves your anger... Then all is good in the hood... and the body & soul.

Cancer is often a physical manifestation of this same condition.

Answer 9

Not processing emotions properly can lead to stress, anger, depression and if one constantly views themselves as being victimized, bitterness can arise as well. A person who is bitter sees their life as senseless in that they don't fathom their accomplishments and life is just something to do until you die. If you can't find joy in what you and others have overcome or created then life is meaningless. A person who is chronically bitter can look into the face of a newborn and feel nothing instead of undertand the miracle of life, and the potential role that they play in the circle.

Answer 10

Yes, I believe it does. Then it begins to consume you from within changing your behavior and the way you relate to the outside world. Bitterness warps the soul and is a spiritual death.