Why do I get so emotional over nothing?

Sometimes it seems like all your emotions are trapped inside you, hiding, and you may think that everything is fine, but then the smallest thing can happen and all those emotions burst out. “Nothing is going right. Can I really not even have this?” The more you think about that, the more affected you may become. At some point, it may not even be that particular thing that happened that’s making you emotional, but rather the fact that you are getting emotional. This just adds on to whatever stress, anxiety, or worries you may already have, kind of like positive feedback, except it seems like you can’t make out anything positive out of your situation at all. In the end, I believe that whatever happened? It’s never “nothing”. People very commonly belittle their emotions and themselves by thinking that they are overreacting, thinking that they are being too sensitive. But aren’t we all human? It’s natural to feel things, so why do we sometimes blame ourselves for that? Pressure from society? Expectations for ourselves? It’s different for everyone, just like how “nothing” differs for everyone.

If something upsets you, it's not "nothing"! Your feelings are completely valid and okay. Sometimes we get a build-up of emotions and all it takes is one seemingly small thing to trigger a flood of emotions. That's why it is so important to acknowledge your feelings and not try to ignore them. Keeping things bottled up inside creates the conditions for them to explode so you can't ignore them anymore. Feeling your feelings and then addressing them can help you manage your emotions more effectively. Also, self-care! Taking care of your mind and body are crucial for being able to regulate your emotions and feel good.

It's most likely just a hormone thing. Hormones can make us act differently to situations. A lot of us are actually just sensitive people so sometimes really simple things can mess us up emotionally. It's okay! :)

For me, it could be PMS. or just my mood. Even the weather can affect your emotion, usually when it's so hot, I get annoyed and cranky for the rest of the day.

There can multiple reasons Sometimes the brain is a funny thing and you never know why you're upset. There could be something deeper troubling you. You could also be depressed. But I can't diagnose you and you can't diagnose yourself. It would best to check with a trained professional about your emotional outbursts.

Its never over nothing, every time you feel emotional its over something. If you are not sure what exactly then you should work on finding out and trying to figure how to deal with the problem be it by yourself or with some help.

Maybe 'cause you're sensitive. You don't have to be ashemed about being sensitive, but I personally know that's really difficult to be sensitive in this world. Hope the best for you.

I happen to be very emotional as well... Theres not much you can do about it but just live with it and love yourself for it. Feeling emotions is a beautiful thing! Don't be ashamed.

Sometimes it may not be nothing, but rather something that's bothering you and your unconscious is picking up on it. Don't beat yourself up over it, our minds work in mysterious ways that we might not understand.

I get like that too. Some people are just more sensitive than others. The best thing to do about it is to talk to someone who understands.