Growing connections Emotional journey As your brain develops, the emotions you feel can become more powerful and intense... However, there will also be times when you face difficult emotions like sadness, frustration, or anger. Dealing with these emotions can be tricky, but there are ways you can manage them... Learning to control your emotions is also very important... Sleep affects your emotions too

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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a term used when you have very changeable emotions, like intense mood swings... These may include:\n\nHiding your emotions to not show fear\nBeing more aware of potential threats in your environment\nFeeling overly sensitive to the moods of others, particularly adults and how they may behave...

Ideas for how you can look after yourself

 \nRemind yourself that your emotions are valid... Thinking about your anger and learning how to manage it will give you the skills you need to keep your emotions under control

Calm Harm Reduce urges to self-harm and manage emotions in a more positive way

It's okay to talk about your emotions, thoughts, and struggles, as many of us face similar experiences

You may feel a whole range of emotions, and this response is called grief... The mixture of emotions you feel may include: Shock Panic Sadness or depression Confusion Anger Fear or anxiety Guilt Relief Numbness (feeling nothing) Worried for other people Lonely Like you've lost control

Anorexia can have serious effects on a person's body and emotions ... It is usually a way of dealing with difficult feelings and emotions, and is often followed by a desire to purge