ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Emotional dysregulation

Emotional dysregulation is when someone has trouble managing their feelings or emotions. It's like when you feel a lot of big emotions all at once and you don't know what to do with them.

Sometimes, people have trouble controlling their emotions, which can make them feel overwhelmed, like when you have too many toys to play with and don't know where to start.

People who have emotional dysregulation might feel really sad one minute and then really angry the next minute. It's like being on a roller coaster ride with big ups and downs.

It can be hard for someone with emotional dysregulation to calm down and feel better once they start feeling bad. It's like a fire that keeps getting bigger and harder to put out.

But just like how firefighters have special tools and techniques to put out fires, people who struggle with emotional dysregulation can learn special techniques and strategies to manage their big feelings in a healthy way.