Emotional Instability
Emotional Instability
It means your emotions change quickly and intensely. Even small events can cause your feelings to swing dramatically.
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Emotional instability (affective instability) is a state where emotions change rapidly, intensely, and frequently.
It is a core feature of borderline personality disorder, but it can also appear in other situations. It feels like riding an emotional roller coaster.
If emotional instability is making life difficult, DBT emotion regulation skills can be a great help. With Mindy, you can learn concrete skills like naming your emotions and using opposite action.
💡 Real-Life Example
'Feeling good in the morning, then becoming extremely sad in the afternoon' — this is emotional instability.
This content is for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical diagnosis.