Emotional Overreaction Syndrome: Intolerance Toward Harmless Expressive Behavior

Emotional Overreaction Syndrome: Intolerance Toward Harmless Expressive Behavior

This concept describes a psychological pattern where individuals react excessively to others engaging in emotionally expressive but harmless actions—such as singing at a karaoke or dancing in public. They perceive these behaviors as personally disruptive or offensive, exaggerating their impact.

Key Traits:

1. Intolerance for Expressive Actions: Feeling discomfort or irritation at harmless emotional displays.

2. Exaggerated Sense of Harm: Believing such behavior causes significant personal distress.

3. Desire to Control Others' Emotions: Attempting to suppress or discourage self-expression.

4. Personalization of Neutral Behavior: Interpreting unrelated actions as a direct offense.

DSM-5 Perspective:

This behavior may align with traits of:

Cognitive Distortions (Hyperpersonalization Bias): Overestimating the impact of others’ actions on oneself.

Obsessive-Compulsive Traits: Seeking to regulate external behaviors for personal comfort.

Low Distress Tolerance: Struggling with exposure to spontaneous emotional displays.

Psychosocial Impact:

Strained relationships due to excessive policing of social behavior.

Increased personal frustration from overreacting to minor events.

Note: This concept is not a clinical diagnosis. For personalized support, consult a licensed mental health professional.

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