Emotional overload

Emotional overload often comes from having conflicting feelings, too many feelings happening at once, or not being able to act based on your gut feelings. We have emotions for a reason – they're there to tell us something. Ignoring those feelings doesn't make them go away.

1. What does emotional overload feel like?
2. What are the 5 signs of emotional suffering?
3. How do you calm down emotional overload?
4. What is emotional shutdown?

What does emotional overload feel like?

Initially it shifts you into a negative emotional state. That state varies from person to person. Some people start to feel overwhelmed, some people feel panic, some feel scared. Which of the negative emotions they experience as a consequence of overload will vary person by person.

What are the 5 signs of emotional suffering?

Know the 5 signs of Emotional Suffering

• Personality change in a way that seems different for that person.
• Agitation or displaying anger, anxiety or moodiness.
• Withdrawal or isolation from others.
• Poor self-care and perhaps engaging in risky behavior.
• Hopelessness, or feelings of being overwhelmed and worthless.

How do you calm down emotional overload?

HOW THERAPY CAN HELP WITH EMOTIONAL OVERWHELM

1. Understand the roots of your overwhelming emotions.
2. Explore ways to self-soothe, such as meditation.
3. Address recurring stressors that contribute to overwhelm, such as marital conflict.
4. Learn coping skills to deal with any stressors that cannot be prevented.

What is emotional shutdown?

Emotional detachment is an inability or unwillingness to connect with other people on an emotional level. For some people, being emotionally detached helps protect them from unwanted drama, anxiety, or stress. For others, the detachment isn't always voluntary.