Wheel of Emotion

A Wheel of Emotions

On this page we try to outline a way of categorizing emotions and of finding the right word for emotions based on a synthesis of the views of others and our own experience working with people with mood disorders. The picture to the right, by the way, is an elaboration of Plutchnik's theory.

To get started choose whether the emotion is "loud" or "energetic" or "soft" or "quiet". Then decide whether the emotion is "pleasant" or "difficult" Click on the appropriate circle and you will be taken to some more choices.