Borrowed Emotions Mental Health

“Borrowed emotions” means you start feeling what others feel – offline (family, colleagues) or online (feeds, chats) – because humans naturally mirror mood and tension. Notifications amplify this by keeping your brain on alert. It’s common, not your fault, and it often happens without awareness.

why it matters:
It raises baseline anxiety, disturbs sleep, scatters focus, and strains relationships. You may overreact, feel heavy after scrolling, or confuse others’ stress with your own. Over time, this can look like low mood, irritability, and burnout if it isn’t addressed.

How therapy helps at Live Again India (what we do):
We help you separate “mine vs. borrowed,” map personal triggers, and design a simple digital-hygiene plan (notifications, timing, bedtime rules). We use evidence-based tools (CBT/DBT skills, breath and grounding, communication boundaries) and, when helpful, involve family in a practical media plan. You leave with a clear, step-wise routine to lower anxiety, protect sleep, and keep empathy warm without overwhelm.
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