What causes random bouts of almost tears and increased skittishness?

The summer blues...@sh.itjust.works to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world – 26 points –
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Burnout symptoms? Chemical dependence not being satisfied? Hormones?

A lot of things can, social anxiety, autsim, and grieving are probably the three most likely.

Anxiety disorder? Panic disorder? PTSD? Probably best to start with a medical doctor, then a psychologist if needed.

Psychological or possibly medical disorders. There is a whole branch of clinical practice to deal with this. It might or might not help, but it probably beats asking the internet.

Sounds like PTSD to me. Your fight/flight mode is getting switched randomly to flight. For me it was "freeze".

Drug addiction? Trauma? Brain tumor? Cold temperatures?

I don't do drugs ever. I do have twenty years of trauma though 🎊

Hopefully I don't have a brain tumor.

I like the cold especially when the snow pelts my face while I ride on an electric scooter

Without more information, it's hard to say. Medical conditions like thyroid disorders, or substance use could play a role. Psychologically, those symptoms could be attributed to anxiety or trauma related disorders. You may find it helpful to start by keeping notes about when/where/etc these bouts occur, as there may be underlying patterns that you haven't noticed yet. I would recommend doing some reading on "emotional flashbacks" and consider whether you relate to what you find

Anxiety is the most common cause of this. For further details seek professional help.

It could be a lot of things. This usually happens to me because of feelings I haven't really processed, just shoved down.