You're Too Emotional, You're Over Reacting

These terms are usually used in a derogatory way. It means they think there is something wrong with you for feeling or expressing their emotions in particular ways. Such accusations can be very isolating and can lead to questioning your self.

It means they think there is something wrong with you for feeling or expressing emotions in particular ways. Such accusations can be very isolating and can lead you to serious questions about yourself. Am I overly emotional? Is there something wrong with me? Why am I very emotional? Why can’t I be more ‘normal’? 

Being overly emotional means that a person is considered by others to display emotions easily, exaggeratedly, or inappropriately. It is often associated with being considered temperamental or fragile. Sometimes the accusation of being overly emotional has more to do with their inability to cope with your emotions. But sometimes it is because you have an inability to process emotions in certain contexts. The root of addressing this, so you are able to display emotions more appropriately, is to learn about your vulnerabilities, to create a close social support network, and to develop emotional skills.