Why am I so emotional right now?
244 Answers
Moderated by Maria Wasielewski, Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance, University of Arizona
Updated: May 25, 2022
Anonymous
on
Dec 20, 2014
...read more
Emotions can come from lots of places: memories of past events, hormonal changes in your body, an imbalance of neurotransmitters in your brain, low blood sugar or nutritional imbalances, stress from external sources like work, illness or debility. To find out where the emotions are coming from, examine your life and your feelings conscientiously. How you notice you're feeling a certain way, ask yourself, what are you thinking about? What did you just eat? Where are you at in your stage of life, your monthly cycle, or anything else than can affect your mood?
BookwormGabby
on
Apr 27, 2016
...read more
I get emotional because I care. I care about people, work, myself, etc. And when I put my heart somewhere or give part of it to someone and something not so great happens to that person or thing, then I get emotional because it affects me. And even though I'm not usually not able to see this when I am emotional, but for me being emotional is normal and is good because I care so much about a lot of people and a lot of things. And those emotions or that hurt is what gives people empathy. So I know that the emotions hurt and are draining, but on the grand scheme of things, it's good that we feel because it means we care. And with people who care comes empathy. And empathy is so important in the world because without emotions and empathy, the world would be so much worse of a place.
humminghawk
on
Apr 6, 2016
...read more
It's tough to say without more information about you and your present situation, but here's my quick answer:
Because you are a human being, and humans are emotional creatures, among other things. It's not a bad thing! However, if you want to better manage (not control) your emotions, I suggest meditation.
Anonymous
on
Mar 30, 2016
...read more
You most likely have endured several hardships or are currently facing them, and have not been given enough time in a peaceful environment for you to heal. Stressful lives and experiences can leave us feeling emotional as we try to find a way to deal with everything we are feeling inside. Attempting to find and deal with the main sources of pressure in your life, as well as involving yourself in some positive outlets for your emotions might help bring everything back to a more calm state ^.^
Erynn
on
Dec 19, 2014
...read more
Only you can answer that. It may help you to write about what you are feeling/thinking/wanting to do and eventually work down to what you are feeling and why you might be feeling this. It can also help to talk to other people - online or in person - to help you figure things out. If this is an ongoing struggle of yours, you may benefit from some form of professional counseling to help you get more in tune with your emotions and manage high levels of emotions in a healthy way.
RobynCares
on
Dec 25, 2014
...read more
Emotions are completely natural things, just like breathing or blinking your eyes. It's good to connect with what emotions you're feeling, and figure out how you can work with those emotions and make them positive.
Anonymous
on
Dec 28, 2014
...read more
Emotions can be fleeting, but sometimes they resonate. This can be a result of experiences that you have had. It is important to realize that your emotions are valid.
Anonymous
on
May 1, 2016
...read more
im not quite sure but take deep breaths and count slowly. use your sense to calm down. name 5 things you can see, smell and touch :)
Anonymous
on
Dec 16, 2014
...read more
Maybe you're going through a lot. It's normal to feel emotional because everyone goes through things that triggers their emotions
Anonymous
on
Mar 18, 2016
...read more
We are emotional and it's normal to feel some kind of ups and downs. If the changes are very abrupt maybe you're suffering stress or anxiety. Try to do something relaxing, go outside, let your mind wander a little.
Why is it so important to share your feelings?
463 Answers
How can I stop someone from hurting me when they don't care about my feelings?
430 Answers
Why do I get so emotional over nothing?
410 Answers
How do I prevent negative thinking?
404 Answers
What makes a person emotionally strong?
390 Answers
How can I deal with feelings I can't find words to express?
381 Answers