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Top Rated Answers
Anonymous
July 24th, 2016 10:12pm
You are emotional as you have not figured out the correct way to manage your emotions. When a person is emotional they have been triggered by an event and they haven't figured out the correct method to deal with it.
Anonymous
August 6th, 2016 6:43am
We all are emotional balloons ready to burst.. Try to identify the feeling and analyse it.. Identity the cause and work the situation out in a healthy manner..
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Supergirl94
August 10th, 2016 5:34am
Because you are human
Profile: AskBeth
AskBeth
August 10th, 2016 7:30pm
Everyone has points in their life which brings up sadness that feels like it can last forever but it doesn't, it just feels that way at the time. Depending on your reason for being emotional, this will pass, don't worry. In the meantime, don't feel afraid to send me a message and have a chat.
Anonymous
August 14th, 2016 6:43am
I am so emotional right now because I find it hard to separate my emotional truth from the reality of my situation. I feel like I am unable at present to separate the feeling of helplessness from the reality of how helpless I actually am to change my situation.
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JasmineScent
August 20th, 2016 10:11am
We can be emotional for so many reasons: a normal step in our lives, some disturbing event that just occured. Only you can answer your question :)
Profile: NotGonnaJudge
NotGonnaJudge
August 20th, 2016 6:12pm
It could be hormones or stress depending on your age and lifestyle. It could also be other factors such as grief etc
Profile: Angelwings63
Angelwings63
August 26th, 2016 10:37am
When something good or bad happens unexpectedly we get emotional. If its good then great! If its sad news then the emotions get the better of you. This happens to all of us. You are experiencing this right now. It could even be a memory that triggers these emotions. Let the emotion out. if you want to cry, cry. If you are mad, shout and let it out without harming anyone, Remember, your emotion breakout can cause a chain reaction, However, do not restrict it. You have to let it out. Best talk to over with someone. Then you will feel better and calm down.
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Love2Help07
August 26th, 2016 12:00pm
Its life. That happens. We all are human nobody is just perfect. We are taken away by the things most of the tines. Its ok just relax. And do meditate.
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specialUnicorns39
August 27th, 2016 6:00pm
you are a kind heart person and that's why you feel bad when someone disagree on the topic you think that you are right cause you care others
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ColdWinterNights
September 9th, 2016 9:07am
You may be feeling emotional due to a number of things. Are you stressed about something? Anxious? Not sleeping or eating right? Try to find an imbalance in your life. It could be something as big as an onset of a mental disorder, or something as small as stress over something. Try talking to your parents or a friend, and if your emotional fluctuations continue, you may look into seeing a doctor.
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TalkingOnTipToes
September 18th, 2016 11:42am
Sometimes we get emotional out of nowhere. Things trigger us unconsciously. Feel free to talk to me!
Anonymous
September 22nd, 2016 2:43pm
Because emotions are a part of life. You could very well be having a natural reaction to something in your life and, like most people do, you're tacking on a judgment to your feelings and condemning yourself for feeling them. There's nothing wrong with feeling sensitive about an issue or reacting to something. Accept it and do your best to let it pass. Don't be so hard on yourself, love.
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tashamaries101
September 23rd, 2016 11:41pm
You might have been hurt lately or got some bad news and it's just too much to digest all at once.
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2cupsofteaa
September 25th, 2016 1:35am
Was there an event that triggered your emotions? Perhaps you are feeling burnt out and need to take a break, relax and spend some quality time with yourself!
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gt17
September 28th, 2016 12:25am
It could be a number of things. You may be going through hormonal changes currently (which are very normal!) There also could be something in your environment that has upset you recently. Or, it could be mental, such as you've thought about something and have become upset over something.
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AbeTheOpenhearted
October 8th, 2016 12:33am
Emotions are a full body response triggered by the amygdala in the brain in response to either an internal or external trigger. Many factors influence how our emotions work including diet, exercise, hormones,social life, drugs and alcohol, and environmental factors. Of course this means trying to say specifically exactly why someone is feeling emotional can be difficult even for trained professionals but you can at least check some of those major factors to see how you're doing in each area.
Anonymous
October 14th, 2016 12:30pm
Im going through a difficult time with a medical condition I suffer from . It would take over if I let it . But when I gets it bad I just burst into tears before I realise. Its strange but it must effect lots of different parts of the body. Though if it does happen it helps in a way I cant explain
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Brandyn
October 16th, 2016 5:18am
I don't have enough information to answer that question but it could be a variety of things, hormones, built up problems, loss, and many other things, I don't know the actual reason and if you want help I'll need more information but those are some possible reasons
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PieCat
November 10th, 2016 4:37am
It's normal to be emotional when something good or bad happens. It's what makes us human, instead of robots or just a rock. Creative activities are a great emotional outlet, and so is talking to a trusted friend if you have one.
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SaturnsShepherd
November 17th, 2016 8:23am
It's MORE than OK to feel emotional. It connects us to the human race. It's OK to laugh during a time when we feel sad...and it's OK to sometimes feel a little down on our best days! Don't beat yourself up. You're a good person!
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AutumnLeigh
December 16th, 2016 6:03pm
It could be hormonal, in which case, it should pass. You could also have anxieties that mess with the nerves and hormones in your body. If this is something that you can't control, try talking to a doctor or therapist.
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avanef
January 25th, 2017 3:07pm
There's nothing wrong with being emotional. There's nothing wrong with having feelings, it's what makes us human and we are just like that, it's part of us. I wouldn't be ashamed of having those feelings and feeling what you're feeling. We have emotional moments because that's how our body reacts to certain situations. So, crying is normal and feeling a certain way is okay, it's our body's way of showing us that we are going through something and it'll be okay.
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friendlyIceCream16
February 26th, 2017 1:45am
Sometimes we go through time where we don't know what's going on which can be scary. For example, I didn't realize that I liked a friend of mine until he started to date my other friend. This was a very emotional time for me, so emotional that I started to self-harm. I stopped now but sometimes I get a little traumatized about what happened.
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Lexawinona
March 12th, 2017 5:14pm
Emotions can come over you at any time. Sometimes it can be a mix of hormones. Sometimes it can be just because many things are happening in your life. Take some time to reflect on things that may be causing you to become emotional. If there does not seem to be a reason why you would feel emotional, your hormones can sometimes be the culprit.
Anonymous
June 3rd, 2017 1:18am
It's natural to be emotional, it's meant to be in our genes, the purpose is for empathy, body language, etc. It's easy to become emotional, such as playing musical instruments, you must devote your emotions into the song, or having one of your best friends commit suicide. It's a good thing that you feel more emotional than others, and are empathetic. However, do not let emotions overwhelm you too much, or it'll eventually stress you out!
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sierralocket
July 2nd, 2017 2:52am
Emotion is part of being human. Sometimes it gets to be incredibly overwhelming, and can triggers can take the form of almost anything (subjective to the individual, of course) and then suddenly all of that emotion inside of you erupts. It's natural, and the wave of emotion will pass. But in the meantime, don't let people make you feel like your feelings are invalid, either. You are the one experiencing the things happening in your life and you are fully entitled to your feelings. However you cope with them, however they surface, you are justified.
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silverBlueberry42
July 7th, 2017 1:43am
A lot of unresolved emotional issues may be rising to the surface. This is part of the healing processes, and your body needs to do this so they can be processed, bit by bit.
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SpaceIsAmazingAndYouAreToo
October 29th, 2017 8:08pm
You are probably empathetic. Contrary to popular belief, empathy is a very rare characteristic. An empathetic individual understands another’s emotion, especially pain and sadness, for they are at the top of the spectrum. You are emotionally sensitive because you are empathetic if you satisfy the above conditions.
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Heretohelp344
November 14th, 2017 10:15am
There could be many reasons for that. It may be a good idea to talk in a one-to-one chat with a listener so that you can talk about specific potential reasons for you feeling this way. But remember it's ok to get emotional at times, we all do it.