Overly emotional for no reason

[Naturegirl94]

I’m finding myself getting irritable very easily and or crying at the drop of that hat (not pregnant I swear). We’re all navigating through a crazy time right now, and I get that, but this has been happening for a long time before coronavirus was even on the news. I have such an amazing life, have kicked depression and anxiety’s ass in the past, and utilize many positive coping skills (deep breathing, exercise, music meditation, painting, etc.) but they don’t seem to help me regulate. I can’t quite figure out why I’m feeling so low and moody at times and if I’m going through another bout or if it could be something medical. Could anyone else relate to this? And if so what has been helpful for you?

[Kittykitt]

Deep breathing also worked for me. I started doing guided meditation which distracted me from anxiety and stress for the short time i listened and followed instruction. Where the teacher keeps talking. Off late discovered a new app called Aumhum. Not very great but some of its medications like calm swan, abdominal breathing are good.

[Hidden]

Hi there, I hear you and can definitely relate. One morning, what helped (somewhat) was doing the gratitude thing and sending the people I'm in the closest contact with these crazy days a text "I'm grateful to have you in my life because... ." Other days, I cry and crawl back into bed (not like I have much to do right now, I guess I could reorganize my socks again in opposite order dark to light............). Feelings are just that: feelings. You get to choose how to react, or not react. I also have some videos I've cultivated on YouTube that are silly and I'll watch those for a good laugh... anything to get my mind off of feeling crappy. I've been looking at pictures of friends and I from last year.. happy, more easy going times. Have you been sleeping well? (my body finally said no more and broke down Thursday morning from exhaustion and I'm sure the lack of sleep is not helping my mood regulation). I also do Vit B complex throughout the day which helps me (though if you feel you might have a medical issue, you should check with your medical professional). I hope you are doing well today, and find some solace.

[zperry4]

I think practicing mindfulness is ways good for intense or switching emotions. I get pretty moody and have lots of swings, and I think that for me it’s about recognising what thoughts and situations bring them up and just kinda seeing them as passing and temporary. Also a lot of time those moody emotions are valid and there can be legit things to address beneath them. I know that moodiness often gets invalidated, but it’s important to respect how your body makes you feel. Emotions just can’t be controlled a lot of the time and letting them rock is a good skill. Hope it helps.