As more people become aware of how to take care of their mental health or are encouraged to talk more about it, there are new terms that take shape every other day on the Internet. The newest one is ‘emotional hangover’. While it may seem like a buzzword, the timing cannot be righter as it is one that addresses feelings that many people experience but cannot put a word to it. This may often lead to many people either denying the feelings or not taking it seriously enough to act upon it or seek professional medical advice. 

So, what is an ‘emotional hangover’? Narendra Kinger, clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, Holy Family Hospital in Bandra, explains, “An emotional hangover is the lingering persistent discomfort or psychological aftermath that can follow a particularly intense emotional experience. A heated disagreement, a significant life transition, or an intense personal breakthrough may trigger emotional upheavals. These are some of the causes for an ‘emotional hangover'."