Everyone experiences emotional problems at times, and how we understand, regulate, and communicate emotions can affect how we are able to participate in everyday life. This is often referred to as "emotional literacy," and these skills develop over the lifespan.
For example, anger is a common and ‘normal’ emotion, but if our way of expressing anger is to punch someone, then this can put ourselves and others in danger. Some level of caution or anxiety is an evolutionary way for us to be aware of potential threats. But if we are looking for threats everywhere and are scared of everything, then how can we concentrate at school, work, or interact successfully with others?
How these emotional problems develop is diverse. It may be the result of experiencing trauma, having never learned these skills, or neurological deficits or damage. Some individuals may meet criteria for mood disorders such as anxiety or depression.
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