Why You Might Struggle With Emotional Self-Regulation
“People can struggle with self-regulation for a variety of reasons,” Dr. Portnoy tells Parade, and explains that it’s something that’s developed throughout our lifespans. For instance, the caregiving we received as children can impact emotional regulation in adulthood, and specific life experiences, such as psychological trauma or prolonged adversity, can affect a person’s level of vigilance and threat detection. “Additionally, individuals may have never been taught adaptive skills to manage stress, whether during their educational experiences or by parents/caregivers,” Dr. Warner says. “Instead, they may have learned maladaptive ways of managing distress, such as avoidance or emotional suppression.”Emotional dysregulation can also temporarily come about from periods of intense stress and burnout, or even poor sleep and limited self-care, as Dr. Portnoy points out.
He also says that neurodevelopmental disorders, such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorders, are also associated with differences in emotional attunement and behavioral control. Also, these individuals might suffer from clinical depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions. Related: 8 Behaviors That Instantly Reveal Someone Has Low Emotional Intelligence, Psychologists Say
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2. You react impulsively
“In my clinical research, and personal experience, individuals who lack emotional self-regulation may consistently react impulsively when making decisions, which can cause functional impacts for themselves or others,” Dr. Warner says. “One reason this occurs is a lack of awareness of the mental shortcuts the brain relies on, especially during periods of stress or distress.”Related: People Who Struggle With Self-Awareness Often Display These 8 Behaviors, Psychologists Say
4. You overreact to minor stressors
If you aren’t able to regulate your feelings, you may overreact to “even minor stressors” and “say or do things [you] later regret, which can harm one's relationships and reputation,” Dr. Portnoy says. “When living perpetually on the edge of one's emotional boundaries, it doesn't take much additional stress to push that person over the edge.”
6. You struggle with trusting yourself
“Those with poor self-regulation skills often do not trust themselves to handle adversity or manage their own stress,” Dr. Portnoy says. “This can lead to an excessive need to check in with others for reassurance.”
8. You experience depleted mental energy
“Remaining in a heightened emotional state requires more mental energy than feeling calm and well-adjusted,” Dr. Portnoy says. “Maintaining a constant level of emotional hyperarousal and elevated threat detection quickly depletes mental energy, leaving people feeling burned out and emotionally drained.”Related: 7 Traits That Separate Emotionally Intelligent Leaders From Everyone Else
How To Improve Emotional Self-Regulation
To calm yourself, he says that it can be as simple as stepping away from stressful work or personal situations for a few seconds or minutes, reflecting on why you feel so stressed, and take a few deep breaths while labeling your emotions and understanding that there is a path forward. Also, you can remind yourself that your emotions are temporary. Things like exercise, meditation and journaling can also prove to be helpful, along with a “healthy diet” and “an adequate duration of high-quality sleep,” as Dr. Portnoy says.“Also, we can seek coaching or therapy to obtain unbiased feedback and professional guidance,” Dr. Warner concludes.
Related: If You Feel Chronically Drained, Psychologists Say These 9 Patterns May Be Why
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Dr. Ryan C. Warner, consulting psychologist and Chief Executive Officer of RC Warner Consulting.Jeffrey Portnoy, PhD, clinical neuropsychologist at Holy Name Medical Center.Hence then, the article about people who lack emotional self regulation often do these 8 things without realizing it psychologists say was published today ( ) and is available on Parade ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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