Thoughts and Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your LifeIf you are depressed, anxious, angry, worried, confused, frustrated, upset, or ashamed, please remember that you are not alone in your struggle with painful feelings and experiences. Everybody experiences emotional distress sometimes. Its normal. But when the pain becomes too strong and too enduring, its time to take that important first step toward feeling better. Painful thoughts can arise in many ways. You may struggle with anxiety and depression,