Would you say that you are EMOTIONAL? Is that such a bad thing?

Question

As I get older I cry more :)Something happened to me last night that made me happy and I thought about it today on the bus I had tears in my eyes I can't help it :))))

Answer 1

Aw, that's so sweet. Emotions are how we experience ourselves. That you are crying, or emotional about things that make you happy is wonderful. I'm proud of you for feeling your emotions, letting them emerge naturally.

If people react awkwardly to you because you have physical responses, it may be because they haven't reached the point internally that you have.

I'm emotional and used to be out of control. I learned to love my emotions, respect and listen to them. Seeking the reason for my response brought focus, which allows me to be content with myself.

Anyway, that's a long answer. The short answer? No, it's not a bad thing. It's a good thing!

Answer 2

Yes I can be emotional at times, okay too emotional.Emotional in the sense that I may take things too seriously which is a flaw of mine, then I may have a shitty day, be tired, get minimal sleep and cry in my room.I am also emotional in the sense that what I do gives me happiness:case and point me doing well in school and for so long -2 semesters-I messed up and now since I made an A in almost one year it made me cry and brought me to tears when making a 97 and a 100 on 2 history tests both in the same day! And I have never cried over any of my grades before!Crying is good,do not get me wrong yet when I look back when I was 21 and now when I am 23 and how things changed.I guess that growing up had to do a lot with playing with the emotions,stress builds up more,lack of sleep or rather the person we become.Crying is a mental and emotional thing but sometimes I too am like you where I am about to cry for no reason or feel sad yet I am not depressed. Also relationships,bad days, the things that are said are not right for that time or personal things will affect you.I would actually reccommend seeing a counselor or shrink.Do not get me wrong:I only know so much about you yet I too have been where you are now and since I still go to a university I went, saw a counselor and not that I was crazy or something but rather that I needed to figure some things out. Just talking with some one about why you act the way you do and why you are about to cry it makes you see your reasoning.I have learned so far in the past 2 years but most of that in this semester alone that relationships,school, academics, too much demanded, deadlines, family, friends and no you time will drive you on the verge of a break down or meltdown.This semester after 3-4 weeks of school I had a nervous breakdown in front of my advisor-talking with her about upcoming classes- because my body could not handle anything anymore,because I became this person who worked so hard, got minimal sleep, had no or minimal me time, at times skipped lunch or forgot about it and played with my body thinking that I could last.You will cry more because your hormones are adjusting andchanging yet because of the transition in life: as life becomes more difficult we frak out and the more things we do the more we have to do.Just talk it out with a friend if not a shrink but tell her how you feel and why and she might be able to help you.You might have to re-preoritize your life but I did that and I do not cry anymore unless it is for a good grade-never since that time as well as if there were to be a death.Also yoga,power yoga, pilates help you relax and meditate or if you want to blow off some steam try kickboxing,cardio,a step class, a dance class..I hope I was of help!

Answer 3

Hello Rena, I notice I am more emotional now than I used to be, I don't necessarily think it's bad especially if it's a happy cry, I happy cry alot these days, I guess I am more touched by good things. Before I met my awesome husband, I had angry emotions, and I would cry because nothing seemed right, now I have nothing but good things, so I have more happy crys, like if I see my daughter or husband extremely happy it makes me feel so good I get tears in my eyes. I also won't watch movies like the Notebook, because I am so emotional I know I would cry through the whole movie, my daughter loves movies like that, I just can't do it LOL, I am to much of a cry baby, my husband makes fun of me if I cry over a movie. LOL.

Answer 4

I am extremely emotional & have to keep myself in check at times...I think it can be a bad thing in certain circumstances. For the most part though I am not ashamed to show my feelings when I am happy or sad or proud. I do cry easily & sometimes at what some people would call "silly" things, but that's ok. I just think some of us are "geared" more emotional than others...and that's neither good nor bad. I would rather be emotional than having no feelings at all.

Answer 5

We tend to distinguish emotions into two kinds: negative and positive. One denoting bad feelings; the other denoting good feelings.

A frequent display of anger for every annoyance that occurs during the day is definitely an unpleasant sight and we could say bad behavior. On the other hand, someone who comes across as pious, compassionate in all circumstances gives us a soothing feeling which we can call good.

But emotions cannot be commanded. They are ALL responses to what we have learned, the ideas we have accepted, the values we decided are worth defending.
To change emotions one has to first change one's ideas and the emotions will follow, just like a dog that follows the commands of his master!

Answer 6

No its not a bad thing. It shows ya got a heart. I think most people are unless they have a heart of steel. I'd rather see emotions or tender emotions anyday of the year. Heck I cry at any thing now. I have set here at my pc and cried over some of the questions and I cry when I answer some too..Dern I am welling up now with tears..(blink)

Answer 7

The relationship one has with one's emotions is intricate
and complex. You want to remain sensitive without losing
control. To be able to feel deeply is a gift that is not
given to everyone and should be protected as a valuable
asset and not thrown away on the unworthy.
Some people get so angry and bitter and aren't capable
of seeing the joy and beauty out there. They feel that
crying leaves them too vulnerable. They're missing
a lot. The day you stop crying is the day you should call
a therapist.

Answer 8

I'm a very emotional person, always have been, but am only just beginning to realize that it isn't a bad thing. It's who I am. I cry at movies that touch my heart, I can't watch the news because it hurts my heart, I can't stand to watch the pain of someone else, because it hurts me. I cry a lot at some things that some people might find silly. I'm sensitive and that means I'm sensitive towards others. I care about people, and cruelty to those weaker--including animals--makes me very angry.

It's not a bad thing. :)))

Answer 9

Never.

Being overly emotional is a bad thing. (This includes anger as well as sorrow and joy.) Such over-the-top displays of emotion tends to cloud one's own judgement and gets in the way of reason and critical thought.

Answer 10

often, once you're being too emotional it delays getting something finished. no one desires to tackle thoughts, not to show somebody else's all of the time each minute, 2nd, and hour of the day. you will possibly desire to be having relaxing and doing something including your existence, different than being stationery and emotional throughout the time of all of it! you do not might desire to repress your thoughts all of the time, vent to somebody abut it, no rely if that's a consultant, an nameless guy or woman, even a clergyman because of the fact they are continually there and can't see you, they can't tell what your thoughts are that's an oath! They inform you to repress it because of the fact it type of feels cooler whether it is not wholesome in any respect! you will possibly desire to discover a thank you to tackle it on your guy or woman words anyhow! understand what works for you! desire this enables you!