What do emotions feel like?

I don't think I feel as much or in the same way most people do. The only way I can tell the emotions I feel are by how they affect me physically. When I'm "sad" I feel a little nauseated and happiness feels a little like I'm about to yawn along with the increase of my heart rate. I think I've associated these symptoms with their emotions because of how others react in the same situation. For example, the death of a loved one would make someone sad and receiving a much wanted item as a gift would make someone happy. Is this a normal way to perceive emotions or am I missing something?

Hello raf10819: Hm-m-m... well... I don't know as I have an answer for you here. But I see this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to PsychCentral… from the Skeezyks! I hope you find the time you spend here to be of benefit.

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My daughter is on the autistic spectrum and she had issues identifying her emotions. She went to therapy for that and is doing much better.