Journalists' view of themselves as impartial observers has kept the psychological sphere associated with news production invisible. The study presented in this chapter is based on experiences of regular and isolated violence to explore what kinds of emotions are experienced and what strategies women journalists use to regulate their well-being in Portugal. Thirty-one qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted and a mixed analysis was developed. The results reveal that 23 participants were victims of isolated violence, 22 of regular violence, and 14 journalists were victims of both types simultaneously. Of the 17 categories of emotions experienced, coercion or unconscious pressure, fear, self-questioning, irritation, and anxiety are the most prevalent. The women journalists shed light on the initial emotions that arise and can be used by news organisations to anticipate possible impacts and guide the responses of their professionals in the presence of physical or digital aggression.

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