5 ways emotionally dysregulated people behave: Therapist explains
From intense reactions to rapid mood swings, here are a few ways by which emotionally dysregulated people often behave.
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Emotionally dysregulated people often end up overreacting or underreacting in situations. This happens because their nervous system is constantly in fight or freeze mode. “Emotional dysregulation can manifest in various behaviors that disrupt an individual's daily life and relationships,” wrote Therapist Linda Meredith as she shared five ways by which emotionally dysregulated people usually behave.(Unsplash)
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Intense emotional reactions: They always end up behaving inappropriately to situations. Even situations where they are mildly upset, they end up having big reactions. (Unsplash)
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Rapid mood swings: Emotionally dysregulated people experience sudden shift in mood, without having clear reactions for their rapid mood changes. (Unsplash)
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Difficulty calming down: Prolonged periods of distress and the inability to manage their emotions often do not allow them to calm down easily. (Unsplash)
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