Frustrated
Blocked from something you want or are working towards, with energy building against whatever keeps getting in the way, especially after trying more than once.
In the body
- Shoulders hunching towards the task
- Hands gripping tight
- Pressure building in the chest
Needs behind it
When these needs aren’t met
Softer and stronger
- Displeased
- Grumpy
- Irritated
- Frustrated
- Impatient
- Exasperated
Often confused with
Frustrated is energy pushing against a block; angry adds the sense that a line has been crossed or something important is under threat.
Frustrated still has energy pushing against the block; discouraged is when that energy has started to drain away.
Frustrated is energy pushing against a block; exasperated is patience finally worn through after the same thing has happened too many times.
Impatient is about waiting and pace, wanting things to move faster; frustrated is about effort that keeps meeting a block.
Irritated is a surface prickle at something small; frustrated comes when effort keeps meeting a block.