First Aid for Emotional Outbursts: How to Hit the Brakes
Psychology Today | 11.02.2026 02:54
They can happen suddenly, catching you off guard—that flash of anger or jealousy, an overwhelming wave of anxiety, or even a panic attack. Or, a surge of sadness, regret, or grief, or a feeling of being trapped or doomed, going from zero to 60. Your emotions control; your rational mind shuts down. You feel out of balance, consumed by tunnel vision.
