Feeling hurt
Emotional pain after something happened: a loss, a harsh word, a door that closed.
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Where it sits on the wheel
Hurt is in the middle ring, under Sad. Further out: heartbroken, grieving and hopeless.
A gentle prompt
Where do you feel the hurt? You don’t need to explain it; just notice it, gently.
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Something that might help right now
Soft rain in the background, for company while you sit with this.
Feelings near hurt
Sad (one ring in)
Hurt is the pain after something happened, like a loss or a harsh word; sad is the heavy, low feeling that can follow.
Lonely (also under Sad)
Lonely is about missing closeness; hurt is about pain from something that happened.
Ashamed (also under Sad)
Hurt is pain from something that happened to you; ashamed is feeling that something about you is wrong.
Heartbroken (further out)
Heartbroken is hurt at its deepest, often after losing someone or something you loved.
Grieving (further out)
Grieving is the deep sorrow after a loss, which can last a long time and come in waves. Hurt can come from smaller things too.
Hopeless (further out)
Hurt is the pain itself; hopeless is feeling that things won’t get better. Hopelessness can change, especially with support.
About the feelings wheel
Hurt is one of the 104 words on the Slow Days feelings wheel, and the list of feelings has them all. The wheel isn’t a test or a diagnosis.
If a feeling has been heavy for a while, or you don’t feel safe, please talk to someone you trust or reach out for free support. If you’re in danger, call your local emergency number.