Why am I so emotional right now?
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Updated: May 25, 2022
Anonymous
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Sep 11, 2020
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I'm not sure why you are so emotional, but sometimes it's good to embrace that. It doesn't always have to be a bad thing, at least if you mean it in the way I think you are. It's good to let out the emotions inside you or else you would bottle them up, which isn't particularly a good thing to do. It would damage you later on and it isn't healthy. So if you need to cry, let it all out. It's nice to have a good cry every now and then. If you need to let out this anger you have fueled up inside you, let it out. Don't hold it in - although, don't release it in an unhealthy way.
aLightInTheDark3
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Sep 13, 2020
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It’s okay to be emotional! It happens to all of us sometimes. Often many small things or aswell big things can just trigger your emotions and make you feel a lot. Sometimes we don’t notice how much truly goes on around us, and in us, until we look closely. It can be tough to deal with, but venting is one things that truly helps with simply everything a lot. When you’re emotional, it helps to have a person that understands and cares for you! Don’t stop looking on the bright side, because everything will be okay, even if it doesn’t seem to look that way.
Anonymous
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Sep 23, 2020
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We are emotional because our dopamine bank is running short. When we leave our emotions and feelings unattended, they tend to return to us always even sometimes in horrible ways.
Its better to address whats bothering you. Listen to that what your inner voice and emotions are screaming at you. Answer that. Do not ignore.
Just do it for once or for a day, listen to what your emotions are trying to tell me. Watch out what need of yours remains unfulfilled. The more you will ignore, the worst it will impact you.
I send courage to you all that helps you confront that.
hopebeyondpain
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Oct 4, 2020
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Emotions can be so wild sometimes. It's completely normal to feel overwhelmed by them at times, especially if they're particularly distressing.
Being emotional can be a perfectly normal experience. You might be particularly sensitive to certain emotions because of past experiences, or because you spend more time mulling over them.
Of course, it's also possible you're feeling a lot of emotions because of various sources of stress, or cycling hormones, or a chemical imbalance in your brain.
If you're feeling particularly terrible for no clear reason, or you're prone to feeling uncomfortably emotional for extended periods of time, you can consider consulting a professional to check if there's an underlying cause
CaringSharon
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Oct 29, 2020
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There could be a variety of reasons why you feel emotional.
You could be
1. tired,
2.hungry,
3. stressed,
4. hormonal or
5. sick.
In order to discover what is the reason why you are emotional, check the 4 points first. Give yourself some slack if it is one of the above.
Then, you could be emotional because there really is something coo-coo in your life that is causing you to feel overwhelmed with emotions that make you feel out of control. There's always help available. Sometimes you just need a good cry to get that tension out of your system. There's nothing to be ashamed of for being emotional. Everyone has emotions to let them know how they are doing.
Anonymous
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Nov 11, 2020
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This question is perfect for your chat. It is hard to know the reason you are emotional from a paragraph. Emotions are feelings you get. What are those emotions? There are so many descriptive words on emotions from happiness to anger. A great way to find more about how your emotions play into your life is finding a good therapist that can assist you in exploring your emotions. Your emotions are never the issue. It is a response to the issues you are having. So it is important for you to figure out what issues are triggering your emotions. And the second part is how to manage it so you can actively participate in your daily routine without your emotions getting in the way. Well, I hope this helps.Â
LaszloSzakali
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Nov 11, 2020
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You may be feeling emotional today. But guess what? You’re allowed to be.
We all feel happy, sad, low, or exhilarated. Emotions are a normal part of who we are as humans. Everyone processes events and emotions differently.
Unless your emotions are interfering with your day-to-day life, you may just feel things a bit more than others. Or, you might just be feeling extra sensitive today.
If someone tells you to be less emotional, they’re probably basing it off of societal standards. Don’t let them put you down. Emotions aren’t weak. They’re human.
While emotions are normal, being naturally more emotional may actually have a genetic component. Several older studies suggest that emotion is influenced by genetics.
Though there are other factors involved, such as environmental and social influences, human emotions are somewhat inherited.
If a family member has an affective disorder, such as major depression, you may have a higher risk of experiencing one as well.
Everyone knows what it’s like to wake up on the wrong side of the bed, so it’s not hard to imagine that a lack of sleep can affect your emotional well-being.
Sleep deprivation has several effects on your body, including:
trouble thinking and concentrating
higher risk for anxiety or depression
weakened immune system
poor balance and a higher risk of accidents
It can affect your mood, too, especially the longer sleep deprivation occurs. .We’ve all heard the physical health benefits of exercise, but exercise can also have a big effect on mood and emotions.
To keep your emotions in check:
Make sure you’re consuming a nutrient-dense diet.
Avoid processed, fatty, and fast foods.
Avoid skipping meals.
Make sure you’re not lacking vital vitamins and minerals.
Anonymous
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Nov 11, 2020
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Our emotional states can and do often fluctuate. Sometimes, we find that we are more susceptible to strong emotions than is usual for us. Many different factors can play a role in this. They can include: physical needs (hunger, exhaustion/tiredness, et cetera), mental health concerns, hormones in the body, situational circumstances (work stress, hardships at home, any "bumps in the road" so to speak), and current or recent life events (grief, recovery, et cetera). If you want to know what is affecting your heightened emotional state right now, you should review those types of factors and see if any of them have deviated from what you consider your norm, to assess which one (or combination of ones) is the probable cause of your emotionality.
Adrijawithyou
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Feb 21, 2021
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There can be a variety of reasons. There could probably be an incident, that happened with you, in front or you, or to a relative that made you feel emotional. Or, it could just be that you're not having a good day, or things are suddenly not going according to plan. It could also be that your life has taken a sudden turn that you did not expect. Or, maybe, you remembered an incident from the past. Or, it could simply just be that you're feeling emotional without any evident reason. No matter what the reason is, it's okay. Take a deep breath, and you will feel better.
Anonymous
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Feb 24, 2021
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Emotions are a healthy part of our life and you cannot run away from them. If you feel that you are being emotional (more than you usually do) it reflects on your inner turmoil. At this point it is important for you to understand that you need to pay attention to yourself and do not think about what people say. Take a break from things that usually consume all your energy. Take a break and take care of yourself. Indulge in some self care techniques like yoga, meditation etc. If you feel that it's safe, you can also take a mini vacation.
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