4 Unique Behaviors Of Someone Who Is Not Emotionally Stable

Aug 24, 2018

When someone is emotionally unstable, it is a sign that there is much more going on with a person than meets the eye. It could be anything from a simple anxiety disorder to childhood trauma. When someone is emotionally unstable, the signs can vary from person to person. This affects not only themselves, but also the people around them.

It's important for you to be able to recognize the signs of an emotionally unstable person. That way you can be prepared to handle it appropriately and help them in the best way possible.

If someone is emotionally unstable, they are more prone to act impulsively. They could do things that might harm themselves or the people around them without thinking about it. They might do drugs or drink excessively. They might do things that are extremely dangerous. They might also have a gambling problem or spend money that they don’t have. Emotionally unstable people lack impulse control. They want instant gratification even if it does not have a positive long term effect.

Anger issues are common with an emotionally unstable person. They have a hard time expressing their anger so they might lash out fairly easily. They might have severe mood swings. It is possible that they could become violent. This doesn’t mean they will hurt someone, but they might slam doors or throw things. However, it is important to remember not to take it personally when they lash out. They don’t know the effect it can have on other people in that moment.

When someone is emotionally unstable, they have a hard time keeping steady relationships. They might go from being very affectionate with someone to hating them very quickly. They are quick to start arguments and make impulsive decisions like breaking up with someone, even if they don’t truly mean it. They will try to get back together with someone later that day or within the next few days once they cool down. It's not just romantic relationships that they struggle with. Friends and family might suffer because of their emotional instability.

Emotionally unstable people are very quick to react. They usually react in a very extreme way. They are very defensive in their actions. They react to what they think is going on before they consider what actually happened. One thing that tends to cause extreme reactions from an emotionally unstable person is when they feel like they are being abandoned. If they feel like someone is leaving them or going against them, they will have a negative reaction, especially when they care about the person. Even if this isn’t true, the feeling of abandonment is still there causing the reaction.

Do you know someone like this? Did knowing about these behaviors help you to identify their emotional instability? Let us know what you think!