4 surprising signs that you're suffering from emotional distress

Modern society is a sea of drama. From real dramas that play out, sometimes in real time, across the news/twitter/podcasts or just with family to fake dramas on the television or at the movies, we are saturated in things that push our emotional buttons. There is drama all over social media. Then, there are the close to home dramas of work stress, deadlines, children and family. We are like the frog that is slowly boiling to death in a pot whose temperature is rising so slowly the frog does not notice it until it is dead. The people around us notice when we start getting short with people, drag around work or home with little energy, and bite people’s heads off for no apparent reason.

Here are four surprising signs that you're suffering from emotional distress 

1. Feeling overly emotional

It’s not unusual that when we become emotionally fragile we become more sensitive to emotional situations. For example, if we cry at something and think that wouldn’t normally have this effect upon us, it may be an early warning sign of tiredness and overdoing it or that there is an illness presenting.  

2. Chronic, tiredness, and lack of energy. 

When the body cannot handle emotional overload, it simply begins to shut down. And that is often manifested by a sense of extreme tiredness and fatigue. Feeling too "beat" to do the things you used to love -- even when a physical checkup shows everything is alright -- can be a sign of emotional distress and depression.

3. You Lose All Patience

If you notice yourself being snippy or short with others, stress could be the culprit. Emotional distress causes you to feel like everyone around you is getting on your last nerve. You feel fed up with work, school, family and you just want to be alone. If your patience is wearing thin, it’s time to take a deep breath. Find a quiet spot to sit and think. Make a conscious decision to let go of what’s been bugging you. That doesn’t mean that your stress will disappear immediately, but it’s a start. Finding a way to cope with your stress can help put you back on track. Focus on being patient and moving forward.

4. You Start To Withdraw

Emotional distress can make you want to escape the real world. You might begin spending more time reading books, playing video games or listening to music. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it’s important to notice what’s happening. Running from your problems won’t fix them. The reality is, the real world can be stressful. But it’s up to you to decide how to handle your stress. Start by getting to the root of the problem. If your job has you in emotional distress, it’s time to find a new one. If a toxic relationship is the problem, end it. Take back control of your life and your emotions.

Sources:

http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/10-signs-ailing-mind?page=3

https://www.davidwolfe.com/3-signs-emotional-distress/

https://www.powerofpositivity.com/emotional-distress/