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relief
relief Relief is a short-term easing of negative emotion in the moment, such as after a supportive interaction.
Relief is a short-term easing of negative emotion in the moment, such as after a supportive interaction. In this context, it is distinct from adaptive emotion regulation because feeling better right away does not by itself mean a person has strengthened their ability to manage future emotions on their own.