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Somatoform disorders may be caused by a decreased ability to regulate and experience emotions or an inability to express emotions in a positive way. [20] Individuals who have difficulty regulating emotions are at risk for eating disorders and substance abuse as they use food or substances as a way to regulate their emotions.
Alexithymia, also called emotional blindness, [1] is a neuropsychological phenomenon characterized by significant challenges in recognizing, expressing, feeling, sourcing, [2] and describing one's emotions. [3] [4] [5] It is associated with difficulties in attachment and interpersonal relations. [6]
If you feel anxious all the time, you may have an anxiety disorder. People with this kind of mood disorder experience intense stress and worry. According to the Mayo Clinic, some common symptoms ...
Pseudobulbar affect (PBA), or emotional incontinence, is a type of neurological disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of crying or laughing. PBA occurs secondary to a neurologic disorder or brain injury. Patients may find themselves crying uncontrollably at something that is only slightly sad, being unable to stop themselves for ...
Emotional spectrum disorder describes a range of conditions classified as mood disorders in the DSM-5, published in 2013. Individuals with emotional spectrum disorder (ESD) include those diagnosed with mood regulating disorders, including: Depression; Bipolar disorder and related conditions including mania; Persistent anxiety
Amotivational syndrome is a chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by signs that are linked to cognitive and emotional states such as detachment, blunted emotion and drives, executive functions like memory and attention, [1] disinterest, passivity, apathy, and a general lack of motivation.
Reduced affect display, sometimes referred to as emotional blunting or emotional numbing, is a condition of reduced emotional reactivity in an individual. It manifests as a failure to express feelings either verbally or nonverbally, especially when talking about issues that would normally be expected to engage emotions.
Consider taking an at-home COVID-19 test before attending a gathering — especially if you develop any symptoms that could indicate an infection. And don't forget about basic self-care practices ...